Posts Tagged ‘Blu-Ray’


Posted by Amy on September 29, 2012 in Crime, Fan of the Month, Thriller

Drive Review

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A couple of months ago, Fan of the Month Sam asked for me to review Drive. One of my favourite films of 2011 despite only seeing it this year, it was every bit as enjoyable on the re-watch.

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Posted by Amy on August 12, 2012 in Competition, General

Winner Moulin Rouge Competition

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and the winner is…

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Posted by Amy on August 3, 2012 in Art House, Horror, World Cinema

Somos Lo Que Hay (We Are What We Are) Review

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Only a few months late, I am finally getting up to date with my Fan of the Month requests. Next up is Fernando’s Mexican horror Somos Lo Que Hay. Thankfully it’s a horror that won’t end in a sleepless night tonight. Hopefully, anyway.

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Posted by Amy on May 31, 2012 in Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Alien (Franchise) Review

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To celebrate the release of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, I took a look at the previous Alien films. I even watched the Alien vs. Predator spin offs, although they’re both so awful I didn’t indulge my anger and post my thoughts. If you’re not excited about Rapace, Fassbender and Theron yet, hopefully this’ll get your adrenaline pumping

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Posted by Amy on April 11, 2012 in Action, War

The Hurt Locker Review

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Having neglected my mission to see every film from 1001 Movies to Watch Before You Die somewhat, I thought it was about time that I got back to it with The Hurt Locker on blu-ray.

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Posted by Amy on April 2, 2012 in Art House, World Cinema

Tomboy Review

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Celine Sciamma’s Tomboy has received great critical acclaim, as well as winning a couple of awards. Does this French drama live up to its expectations?

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Posted by Amy on March 11, 2012 in Art House, Drama, Science Fiction

Melancholia Review

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Your wedding day is meant to be the best day of your life, right? Well, not if an ominous blue planet is looming over Earth. Melancholia; my first experience of a Lars von Trier film wasn’t the greatest as art house meets sci-fi in this psychological apocalyptic movie

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Posted by Amy on March 5, 2012 in Action, Suspense, Thriller

Retreat Review

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Cillian Murphy and Thandie Newton play a troubled couple getting away from it all on a remote island in Retreat. They’re not as alone as they think they are, as Jamie Bell shows up unannounced bringing terrible news

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Posted by Amy on October 14, 2011 in Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Unknown Review

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  unexpectedly really enjoyed Taken. It was a random rental that I wasn’t expecting to like, having written it off as a “boy’s film” before I’d even really read or seen anything about it. I loved the action, the fast pace and how much of a badass Liam Neeson’s character was. I expected Unknown, naively, to …

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Posted by Amy on September 30, 2011 in Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Clash of the Titans Review

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Clash of the Titans shows Sam Worthington is capable of more than his role in Avatar; it’s a shame that his performance nor CGI aren’t up to a similar standard

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Posted by Amy on September 28, 2011 in Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Rango Review

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Who’d have thought it; Disney have been beaten at what they do best. Rango is cool, slick and shows Depp back at his best

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Posted by Amy on September 2, 2011 in Action, Adventure, Comedy, Superhero

Super – Review

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The title is misleading; it’s really not super although I so wanted it to be.

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Posted by Amy on September 1, 2011 in Drama

Kramer vs. Kramer Review

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Hoffman vs. Streep – whose side are you going to be on? It’s so hard not to love him in this brilliant performance.

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Posted by Amy on August 31, 2011 in Comedy

Due Date Review

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It’s not The Hangover, but Galifianakis unfortunately plays the same role in both. Hurray for RDJ!

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Posted by Amy on July 31, 2011 in Suspense, Thriller

Buried Review

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Even though Reynolds is brilliant, this is probably one to avoid if you suffer from claustrophobia

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Posted by Amy on May 28, 2011 in Animation, Anime, Fantasy, Mystery

Paprika Review

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Paprika is what Inception would have been like if it had been made in Japan: more colourful, surreal and beautiful

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Posted by Amy on May 21, 2011 in Action, Drama, War

Inglourious Basterds Review

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Tarantino manages to create the most evil baddie I’ve witnessed on screen, it’s just not enough to make the film amazing

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Posted by Amy on May 15, 2011 in Animation, Family, Fantasy

The Secret of Kells Review

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Amazing Irish animation that sticks to Celtic mythology

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Posted by Amy on May 4, 2011 in Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Proposal Review

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If nothing else, there’s a really cute puppy in The Proposal

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