Watchmen, Coraline, Stargate SG-1 on DVD / Blu-ray This Week
July 21, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Most excellent DVDs and Blu-ray discs are hitting store and cyber-shelves this week. Here’s the rundown of my faves:
Watchmen (Director’s Cut): Someone’s killing former superheroes! Read my review of this dark and gritty comic noir film starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, and Billy Crudup. [Buy DVD] [Buy Blu-ray]
Coraline. Dakota Fanning voices the main character in this animated story about a little girl who finds an alternative reality right in her own home. It’s a little scary for young ones, but ok for kids 12 and older. Read my review here. [Buy DVD] [Buy Blu-ray]
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods – Final Cut. This isn’t a movie per se; it’s the feature-length pilot episode of "Stargate SG-1" that’s been remastered and re-cut by series Executive Producer Brad Wright. [Buy DVD]
The pilot stars Richard Dean Anderson as Jack O’Neill, leading a team on a mission to Abydos to defeat fierce warriors led by the vicious Ra. With the threat of the brutal Goa’uld hanging over the galaxy, the team must succeed, or General Hammond (Don S. Davis) will unleash an apocalyptic solution!
Product Features:
- New Edit with Never-Viewed Scenes
- New and Enhanced Visual Effects
- Revoiced Performance by Christopher Judge
- Original Score by Joel Goldsmith
- Special Features includes: Commentary by Co-Creator Brad Wright and Actor Richard Dean Anderson and "Back to the Beginning" Featurette
After the jump, check out three clips…
Watchmen coming to DVD, Blu-ray on July 21
July 7, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
“Watchmen” is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on July 21. Did you see the movie? It got mixed reviews, but I liked it well enough, though don’t recommend it for kids younger than 16. Read my review here.
The film follows a group of superheroes who are being killed off one by one, and have to come back together after being estranged to face down evil. Here’s a clip of what I like to call “the big blue naked guy” to refresh your memory:
12 Images from The Code with Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas
June 24, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
I just posted a little tidbit about Antonio Banderas doing nude scenes as he turns 50 years old, so I thought I’d post a few stills from "The Code" (said movie in which he strips down).
Also known as "Thick as Thieves," "The Code" bypassed theaters and went straight to DVD yesterday. The story follows a veteran thief, Keith Ripley (Morgan Freeman), who recruits a younger crook, Gabriel Martin (Antonio Banderas), to help him pull one final job so he can repay his debt to the Russian mob. But what Ripley doesn’t know is that the younger crook is actually a Miami cop working with the NYPD to bring him to justice.
Gabriel gets involved in a romance with Ripley’s goddaughter, Alexandra (Radha Mitchell). When they get around to pulling the final job, a Russian mobster kidnaps the goddaughter and demands two Faberge eggs stolen in return.
Directed by Mimi Leder (a veteran filmmaker whose credits go back to "China Beach" and "Hill Street Blues"), "The Code" is rated R for sexuality, language and some nudity. With Freeman and Banderas, it sounds like a lovely game of cat-and-mouse shenanigans. Buy it on DVD or Blu-ray.
More pics after the jump…
New on DVD March 31, 2009 – Marley & Me, Seven Pounds, Slumdog Millionaire
April 1, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
That crazy little pup known as Marley hit DVD this week. It’s a great movie, but I thought it was too intense for a PG rating and should have been rated PG-13. Do you agree with me?
New on DVD this week:
Marley and Me (single-disc and 2-Disc Bad Boy Edition). Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star in this real-life story about a couple and their unruly dog. [Film Gecko Review] [Trailer] [Official Site] [Buy Single-Disc] [Buy 2-Disc]
Seven Pounds. Will Smith stars in this mysterious movie about a guy who grants strangers wishes in order to atone for a past mistake. But when he falls in love with a woman with heart problems (Rosario Dawson), his plan starts to unravel. [Trailer] [Official Site] [Buy It]
Slumdog Millionaire. Danny Boyle directed this touching story about an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai who’s competing on India’s "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Amazon is running a note that some of the DVDs are missing the special features. So if yours doesn’t include special features, call their hotline at (888) 223-4FOX to receive a replacement DVD. [Trailer] [Official Site] [Buy DVD] [Buy Video on Demand ($14.99)]
Image: Amazon.com
Bolt, Quantum of Solace on DVD – March 24, 2009
March 25, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
New on DVD this week are films ranging from cute "Bolt" to edgy "Quantum of Solace." Take a look:
Bolt (DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Deluxe DVD/Digital Copy). Super-dog Bolt (voiced by John Travolta) accidentally gets shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to NYC, and embarks on a cross-country journey to get home to his co-star Penny (voiced by Miley Cyrus). [Film Gecko Review] [Official Site]
Quantum of Solace (Single-Disc, Two-Disc Special Edition). Daniel Craig returns 007 to cross-cross the globe on a quest for justice. [Film Gecko DVD Review] [Official Site]
2 Fast 2 Furious (2-Disc Limited Edition). They’re putting out the "Fast & Furious" films again, to get us "geared" (get it?) up for the new Fast & Furious movie coming to theaters April 3, 2009. Vin Diesel isn’t in this one, but Paul Walker shines. [Amazon] Also out: The Fast and the Furious (2-Disc Limited Edition) and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2-Disc Limited Edition).
The Cake Eaters. Twilight’s Kristen Stewart, along with Bruce Dern and Aaron Stanford star in this 2007 family drama about old baggage and unresolved issues. [Amazon]
Image: Amazon
"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" – Trailer
February 7, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" was released on Blu-ray last week. Here’s a little reminder trailer of how fun this movie is. That part about the hippo just cracks me up every time. Read my review of the movie here. After the jump, check out the Blu-ray bonus features.
Blu-ray Giveaway: Four James Bond Classics
February 2, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Fox/MGM recently released James Bond movies on Blu-ray in various collections, and I’ve got several to give away! Today’s Giveaway:
THE BlU-RAYS: “Live and Let Die,” “From Russia With Love,” “Thunderball,” and “For Your Eyes Only.” They’re super editions that include tons of extras.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have ONE set to give away, meaning one winner will receive all four movies. To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. Be sure to include a valid email address. A winner will be drawn randomly. I’ll email the winner for their snail-mail address after the contest ends. Good luck!
Blu-ray Giveaway: 4 James Bond Classics
November 17, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Fox/MGM is releasing James Bond movies on Blu-ray in various collections, and I’ve got several to give away! Today’s Giveaway:
THE BlU-RAYS: “Live and Let Die,” “From Russia With Love,” “Thunderball,” and “For Your Eyes Only.” They’re super editions that include tons of extras.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have TWO sets to give away, meaning two winners will each receive all four movies. To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Be sure to include a valid email address. A winner will be drawn randomly. I’ll email the winner for their snail-mail address after the contest ends. Good luck!
Images: Fox/MGM, 2008
