Blu-ray/DVD review: “The Angry Birds Movie 2” (2019)

On February 26, 2020March 20, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

"The Angry Birds Movie 2" (2019) Animation Directed by: Thurop Van Orman Written by: Peter Ackerman, Eyal Podell and Jonathon E. Stewart Featuring the voices of: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Tony Hale, Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage, Leslie Jones, Rachel Bloom, Awkwafina, Sterling K. Brown, Eugenio Derbez, JoJo Siwa and Brooklynn Prince Leonard: "We're going to need a bigger slingshot." Released recently on Blu-ray/DVD …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Anna” (2019)

On February 26, 2020February 27, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Anna” (2019) Thriller/Action Running time:118 minutes Written and Directed by: Luc Besson Featuring: Sasha Luss , Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, Helen Mirren, and Alexander Petrov Anna: “I work for the KGB, baby.” Recently released on Blu-ray/DVD is the latest action movie from French writer/director Luc Besson in the form of "Anna" (2019), it has to be said something of a let down …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Charlies Angels” (2019)

On February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Charlies Angels” (2019) Action Running time: 119 minutes Written and Directed by: Elizabeth Banks Featuring: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska , Djimon Hounsou, Sam Claflin, Noah Centineo, Nat Faxon and Patrick Stewart Jane Kano: “I need you to exhibit some attention-seeking behavior.” Sabina Wilson: “I have so many ideas.” Released this week is the reboot/sequel, frankly I don’t know what, adaptation of the 1970s television series …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Ford v Ferrari” (2019)

On February 23, 2020February 24, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Ford v Ferrari” (2019) Drama Running time: 152 minutes Written by: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth and Jason Keller Directed by: James Mangold Featuring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone and Ray McKinnon Carroll Shelby: “We're lighter, we're faster, and if that don't work, we're nastier.” Released this week is what I consider to be one of the films of …

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DVD review: “Amazing Grace” (2018)

On February 20, 2020February 24, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Amazing Grace” (2018) Documentary Running time: 87 minutes Directed by: Sydney Pollack Featuring: Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, C. L. Franklin and the Southern California Community Choir “Oh oh Mary Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mournOh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mournDidn't Pharaoh's army get drowned?Oh, Mary, don't you weep Well, Satan got mad and he knows …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Ready or Not” (2019)

On February 19, 2020February 20, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Ready or Not” (2019) Horror Running time: 95 minutes Written by: Guy Busick & R. Christopher Murphy Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett Featuring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny and Andie MacDowell Police Officer: “Jesus christ, what happened to you?” Grace: “In-laws.” Released this week on DVD/Blu-ray is the latest success story from the genre that keeps on giving in the …

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DVD review: “Britannia II” (2019)

On February 19, 2020February 26, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Britannia II” (2019) Television/Historical Drama Ten Episodes Created by: Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth and James Richardson Featuring: Kelly Reilly, David Morrissey, Zoë Wanamaker, Mackenzie Crook, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Eleanor Worthington Cox “When I look over my shoulder (what happens then?)What do you think I see? (Mm)Some other cat looking over (shadoop, shadoop)Over his shoulder at me” – Season of the Witch, Donovan Released recently …

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DVD review: “The Boondocks: Season One – Four” (2005-2014)

On February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“The Boondocks: Season One - Four” (2005-2014) Animation 55 Episodes Created by: Aaron McGruder Featuring: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough, Jill Talley and Gabby Soleil Riley Freeman: “Gangstalicious got shot!” Robert 'Granddad' Freeman: “Again?” Riley Freeman: “We got to do something!” Huey Freeman: “I've got an idea! Why don't we go to college so we don't end up like Gangstalicious?” Recently released on …

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Blu-ray review: “Goblin Slayer – Season One” (2019)

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“Goblin Slayer – Season One” (2019) Manga 12 Episodes Written by: Kumo Kagyu Directed by: Takaharu Ozaki Featuring: Yuichiro Umehara, Yui Ogura, Nao Tôyama Goblin Slayer: "Think about how it would feel if your home was suddenly attacked by monsters... Yes, if your home was suddenly attacked by monsters one day. They act as though they own the place and …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Timeless – Season Two” (2018)

On February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Timeless – Season Two” (2018) Television/Sci-Fi 16 Episodes Created by: Shawn Ryan and Eric Kripke Featuring: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Sakina Jaffrey, Paterson Joseph, Claudia Doumit and Goran Višnjić Carol Preston: "Oh, it's incredible. We're here together, like I'd always hoped. Are you ready?" Lucy Preston: "Let's go change history." Released this week on both blu-ray and DVD is the …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Judy”(2019)

On February 14, 2020March 20, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Judy” (2019) Drama Running time: 118 minutes Written by: Tom Edge based on End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter Directed by: Rupert Goold Featuring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock, Rufus Sewell and Michael Gambon Dr. Hargreaves: “Do you take anything for depression?” Judy Garland: “Four husbands. Didn't work.” Released recently on blu-ray/DVD is the look at least part of the life of Judy Garland, …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Blinded by the light” (2019)

On February 13, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Blinded by the light” (2019) Drama/Comedy/Musical Running time: 117 minutes Written by: Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha and Sarfraz Manzoor based on Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N’ Rollby Sarfraz Manzoor Directed by: Gurinder Chadha Featuring: Viveik Kalra, Hayley Atwell, Rob Brydon, Kulvinder Ghir and Nell Williams “Madman drummers bummersIndians in the summerWith a teenage diplomatIn the dumps with the mumpsAs the …

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DVD review: “FBI: Season One” (2019)

On February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“FBI: Season One” (2019) Television Drama/Thriller 22 Episodes Developed by: Dick Wolf & Craig Turk Featuring: Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Ebonée Noel, Connie Nielsen, Sela Ward, Alana de la Garza and John Boyd Maggie: “We have 2 hours to get on top of this.” OA: “Kidnappers gave them 24.” Maggie: “75 percent of abducted kids never make it or killed within 3 hours. That email came …

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4K Blu-ray/DVD review: “Terminator: Dark Fate” (2019)

On February 12, 2020February 14, 2020 By John SpryIn 4k bluray, DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Terminator: Dark Fate” (2019) Science-Fiction/Action Running time: 128 minutes Written by: David Goyer, Justin Rhodes and Billy Ray Directed by: Tim Miller Featuring: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes and Gabriel Luna Grace: “Why do you care what happens to her?” Sarah Connor: “Because I was her. And it sucks.” Critical Commentary Released today on 4K blu-ray/DVD is the latest in a long …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Apollo 11” (2019)

On February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Apollo 11” (2019) Documentary Running time: 93 minutes Directed by: Todd Douglas Miller Featuring: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Neil Armstrong: “One small step for a man... one giant leap for mankind.” Released on Blu-ray/DVD is the documentary that hit all the right buttons last year in the recently found footage that made “Apollo 11” (2019) a must …

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DVD review: “Palm Beach” (2019)

On February 11, 2020February 12, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

"Palm Beach" (2019) Drama Written by: Joanna Murray-Smith and Rachel Ward Directed by: Rachel Ward Featuring: Frances Berry, Bryan Brown and Matilda Brown Recently released on DVD is the Australian movie "Palm Beach" (2019) directed by Rachel Ward, her second go round after the excellent "Beautiful Kate" (2009), both featuring her husband Bryan Brown. The …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Downton Abbey” (2019)

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“Downton Abbey” (2019) Drama Running time: 122 minutes Written by: Julian Fellowes Directed by: Michael Engler Featuring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton and Penelope Wilton Henry Talbot: “Leave Downton? We're stuck with it, aren't we?” Lady Mary Talbot: “Yes. Yes, I believe we are.” Released recently on blu-ray/DVD is the Julian Fellowes creation “Downton Abbey” (2019) making a jump …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “SeaQuest DSV” (1993-1996)

On February 9, 2020February 11, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“SeaQuest DSV” (1993-1996) Television/Science Fiction 57 Episodes Created by: Rockne S. O'Bannon Featuring: Roy Scheider, Jonathan Brandis, Stephanie Beacham, Don Franklin and Michael Ironside Capt. Nathan Bridger: “Beneath the surface lies the future.” Recently re-released on blu-ray is the mid-nineties sci-fi series “SeaQuest DSV” (1993-1996) that was heavily indfluened by two shows from the 1960s, those being "Star Trek: The Original Series" …

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DVD review: “Wild Rose” (2019)

On February 7, 2020February 11, 2020 By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Wild Rose” (2019) Musical/Drama Running time: 103 minutes Written by: Nicole Taylor Directed by: Tom Harper Featuring: Jessie Buckley, Julie Walters, Sophie Okonedo, Jamie Sives, Craig Parkinson, James Harkness, Janey Godley, Daisy Littlefeld, Ryan Kerr, Adam Mitchell and Nicole Kerr Country Singer: “No-one wants to see a convicted criminal up there.” Rose-Lynn Harlan: “Johnny Cash was a convicted criminal , you ball-bag.” Released recently …

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DVD review: “Overcomer” (2019)