Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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When Chris was but a wee lad growing up in the slums of suburban New Jersey, he happened to rent a little movie called Tron. Then his head exploded. It was at the moment that he realized that he loved movies, and since then Chris has made it a habit of renting movies, going to the movies, discussing his favorite movies, and anything else in between when it comes to that genre.

Norma Rae

Apr 16, 2014

Norma Rae reputation rightly rests largely on the small but steady shoulders of Sally Field, who anchors this film with equal parts grit and heart.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Nut Job

Apr 15, 2014

“The Nut Job” ends with requisite elements of action and break-up-to-make-up scripting, stuffed with a few double-crosses and chase sequences to pad the picture.

Full Review | Grade: C

Fargo

Apr 15, 2014

A film about greed and violence that is sometimes classified as a comedy proved to be Joel and Ethan Coen's first major breakthrough to mainstream audiences. Earning seven Academy Award nomination...

Full Review | Grade: A

Dragons: Riders of Berk Physical Media: DVD Review

Dragons: Defenders of Berk Part 1

Apr 04, 2014

If you're a fan of DreamWorks Animation's "How to Train Your Dragon", they you need to check out this follow-up animated TV series "Dragons" if you haven't already. The first seaso...

Full Review | Grade: B

47 Ronin

Apr 02, 2014

“47 Ronin” is inert, painfully so, aching to come alive as a swirling, slicing samurai epic that deals confidently with displays of renewed nobility and spiritual love.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Jungle Book 2

Apr 01, 2014

The Jungle Book 2 is a fifty-cent slice of pie following the more filling, elegant meal that is the original film.

Full Review | Grade: C

Out of the Furnace

Mar 26, 2014

There's no denying the gritty honesty of this film, at least with regard to Russell's character.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Book Thief

Mar 24, 2014

he Book Thief is an often noble film, but it ultimately fails to really connect on the emotional level it should have.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Middle

Mar 12, 2014

When The Middle works, it's almost always due to the valiant performance of Patricia Heaton.

Full Review | Grade: B

Legit

Mar 12, 2014

Older viewers of Legit may well be offended by the series' lewder, cruder proclivities, while younger viewers (most probably the show's preferred demographic) may be wondering what is up with all the heartstring tugging the show indulges in.

Full Review | Grade: B