Gran Torino on Blu-ray Disc Review
Clint Eastwood’s latest is a touching, satisfying combination of cross-generational/cultural bonding and good old-fashioned ass-kicking.
Clint Eastwood’s latest is a touching, satisfying combination of cross-generational/cultural bonding and good old-fashioned ass-kicking.
The Mike Myers classic makes its not-so-schwing-worthy debut on Blu-ray disc.
If you thought the executives at AIG were bad for accepting bonuses, then the bankers in this film personify pure evil. While it looks and sounds good, the story meanders so much that it is only slightly less grueling to watch this Clive Owen film than it is to stand in line at the bank.
Charles Dickens provides us with a Bleak exposé of British society, and the BBC serves it up with high-def relish, and a few sides.
Slick, laid back Bossa Nova, veteran musicians, and the sultry Diana Krall make this Blu-ray release a worthy candidate for entry into anyone’s Jazz collection.
Flat comedy and a mediocre transfer sourced from standard definition sources mar this Blu-ray Disc release.
Who knew it was possible not to love a movie that puts so much focus on pudding? Aside from that, this film isn’t much of a treat for rom-com fans.
The evidence comes into clearer focus in this 1080i five-disc set, with a snazzy new 7.1 remix and superior BD-Live.
Pixar’s sophomore effort is top-of-its-class in high-definition picture and sound, with new HD special features and the best of the old from DVD.
The sci-fi mega-actioner is back, with souped-up audio, maxed-out interactivity and the video… well, it’s there…
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |