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 Loads Of Fluffy Fun Await You
Not a huge week for releases but lots of goodness to stick UP into your home video collection.
Dive in for Monsters, Comedy, Some Untouchable cop Heat, and some Justice.
Your renewal at sactuary awaits.
The DVD Report November 10th 2009 -
Title - Logans Run
Rating: PG
Number Of Discs: 1
Director: Michael Anderson
Cast: Michael York, Richard Jordan, Farrah Fawcett, Jenny Agutter, Peter Ustinov, Roscoe Lee Browne
Synopsis:
In the Year of the City 2274, humans live in a vast, bubbled metropolis, where computerized servo-mechanisms provide all needs so everyone can pursue endless hedonism. Endless, that is, until Lastday, when anyone who's 30 must submit to Carrousel, a soaring, spinning trip to eternity and supposed rebirth. The screen's first use of laser holography highlights this post-apocalyptic winner of a Special Achievement Academy Award for Visual Effects.* Michael York plays Logan 5, a Sandman authorized to terminate Runners fleeing Carrousel. Logan is almost 30. Catch him if you can.
Special Features -
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N/A
Blu-Ray-
Commentary by Michael York, Director Michael Anderson and Costume Designer Bill Thomas
Vintage Featurette A Look into the 23rd Century
Theatrical Trailer
Mini-Review: The movie every twenty something needs to see. HA!
This month the Brothers Warner are releasing a trifecta of Blu-Ray action flicks and first up is Logans Run the tripped out sci-fi auctioneer that serves are a warning label for anyone approaching the big 30. The movie is still as wacked out today as it was then and looks mighty fine in high def. Have to admit living in the world of 2274 sounds kick ass on the surface but a dreadful fate awaits you; in a nut shell you can live it up and party like a rockstar and get killed at 30 or party hard and just bail for cougar town when the time comes...wait! It's not just on the surface this place would totally rock for me! Ok personal notes aside this is a classic film that still holds up quite well and high def lets you relive all the magic of Farrah in her golden age. It's time to renew and grab this on Blu-Ray.
Title - Heat
Rating: R
Number Of Discs: 1
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, Wes Studi, Amy Brenneman, Diane Venora, Tom Sizemore
Synopsis: When Al Pacino and Robert De Niro square off, Heat sizzles. Written and directed by Michael Mann, Heat includes dazzling set pieces and a bank heist that USA Today's Mike Clark calls "the greatest action scene of recent times." It also offers "the most impressive collection of actors in one movie this year" (Newsweek). Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore and Ashley Judd are among the memorable supporting players in this tale of a brilliant L.A. cop (Pacino) following the trail from a deadly armed robbery to a crew headed by an equally brilliant master thief (De Niro).
Special Features -
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N/A
Blu-Ray-
New Content Changes Supervised By Director Michael Mann
Commentary By Writer/Producer/Director Michael Mann
11 Additional Scenes
5 Revealing Documentaries
- True Crime
- Crime Stories
- Into The Fire
- Pacino And De Niro: The Conversation
- Return To The Scene Of The Crime
Theatrical Trailer
Mini-Review: Next up from the WB slate of high def action: HEAT!
Heat is one of those slow burn types of action/heist flicks that despite being all over the place at times just always sucks me in for the ride. Oh sure Pacino is 15 levels of over the top silly in parts of this movie but it's needed to jolt you into laughing as you watch the grimm adventures of this cop VS crook tale. On the plus side the action (when it happens) is off the chain crazy that yet somehow could actually happen (see North Hollywood Bank Shootout if you need proof). If for nothing else pick this up for the chance to hear Al scream "Cause She's Got A Great ASS!!" in trueHD 5.1.
Title - The Negotiator
Rating: R
Number Of Discs: 1
Director: F. Gary Grey
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, J.T. Walsh, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer
Synopsis: Maverick hostage negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) is framed for embezzlement and murder. Newly married and unjustly faced with prison, Roman turns hostage-taker to smoke out the guilty ones. Squaring off against him is respected, methodical negotiator Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey). F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job, Be Cool) directs a top ensemble cast (including David Morse and J.T. Walsh) in a story honed with spiraling tension and volatile action - and unfolding via a dazzling series of twists and gambits.
Special Features -
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N/A
Blu-Ray-
The Eleventh Hour: Stories from Real Negotiators Featurette
On Location Making-of Featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Mini-Review: The third film in this weeks WB action Blu-Ray slate and a damn good one too.
This is movie I think too many people dismiss, and I can certainly understand that because it more drama than action. However there is plenty of action to be had and the cast is one of the finer collections of cast members you'll likely find in this type of film. Filled with some pretty tense moments and mind screwing plot twists it's a good choice for casual viewing. See Samuel L Jackson at his screaming best.
Title - Justice League: The Complete Series
Rating: Not Rated
Number Of Discs: 15
Director: N/A
Cast: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Etc
Synopsis: In this action-packed adventure series, the world's greatest superheroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter, join forces as the Justice League to battle powerful villains, supernatural creatures and evil entities determined to take over the world and destroy the League.
Special Features -
DVD-
New Bonus Disc Documentary "Unlimited Reserve: Exploring the Depths of the DC Universe".
Commentary on 8 episodes with Series Creators: "The Enemy Below Part 2", "Legends Part 2", "The Savage Time Part 2", "Twilight Part 2", "A Better World Part 2", "Starcrossed Part 3", "This Little Piggy", "The Return".
Featurettes: "Inside Justice League", "The Look of The League", "The Blueprint for Justice", "Justice League - The First Mission", "Voices of Justice", "Justice League: Declassified", "And Justice for all", "Themes of Justice", "Cadmus: Exposed", "Justice League Chronicles", Music-only audio track for the final episode "Destroyer".
Easter Egg: "Not too Savage", a Deleted Scene with an introduction by producer Bruce Timm.
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Mini-Review: Packed in with a new bonus disc (like what was done with the Batman Animated Complete Set) and packaged up in a nice nifty little metal outer case this is a nugget of golden fun for people like me. Oh sure I already own the full seasons but over time they have taken a beating and having them all here in one set makes for easier viewing and looks darn good on the DVD shelf. The set does in fact include both The Justice League and Justice League Unlimited (there has been debate over this but now you know). Mind you I'd love this one Blu-Ray but I'm a patient guy so this works well until that day arrives. Grab your cape and get ready for fun.
Title - The Untouchables: Season Three Volume Two
Rating: Not Rated
Number Of Discs: 3
Director: N/A
Cast: Robert Stack, Paul Picerni, Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Steve London
Synopsis: The Untouchables returns to DVD with the final 12 episodes from Season Three, digitally remastered on 3 discs, on DVD for the first time!
Chronicling the cases of Chicago-based federal agent Eliot Ness (Robert Stack) and his team of agents - Lee Hobson (Paul Picerni), Enrico Rossi (Nicholas Georgiade), William Youngfellow (Abel Fernandez), and Jack Rossman (Steve London) - the tough drama that defined an era impressed critic with its gritty storylines, and thrilled audiences with its spectacular shoot-outs!
Now with Prohibition on its last legs, Ness turns his attentions to other vices ravaging Chicago - gambling, prostitution, and narcotics - and even declares war on the infamous kingpin George "Bugs" Moran. The Untouchables are back - and they're taking down the mob once and for all!
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N/A
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N/A
Mini-Review: For some odd reason as a kid I had this obsession with Eliot Ness, the story of how he took on Al Capone just got stuck in my head. Kind of odd really but in following this obsession I watch a ton of this show on re-runs and it's cool checking this out again. The only down side is the lack of features, but old TV rarely gets them so it's to be expected and it's a treat just to have them available. Also Robert Stack freakin RULEZ!!
Oddly I'm going to cut this weeks DVD report short, plenty of other releases to cover in here however those titles have some coverage in other parts of the site.
See ya next week
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