Peter Pan (Diamond Edition)
Disney is releasing their classic animated adaptation of Peter Pan on Blu-ray this week and looking over the complete selection of titles hitting shelves today this really looks to be the best of the lot. Granted, Criterion has The Ballad of Narayama coming out and the next title does interest me, but overall this is just not a week to be buying movies.
House of Cards Trilogy: The Original UK Series
Along with releasing the new miniseries "House of Cards" on Netflix Instant last Friday, Netflix also has the complete original BBC adaptation streaming online. So why would you spend money to buy the Blu-ray edtion? I really don't know, but it's coming out and I've heard it's great. So if you can find the time, maybe stroll on over to Netflix and add it to your queue as well or if you have deep pockets purchase it.
Flight
I can't imagine what would compel someone to purchase this movie. Even if you think Denzel Washington gives one of the greatest performances of his career, why would you want to watch this movie a second time and especially why a third?
Side by Side
Of the titles I've seen that are coming out this week, this is certainly one of the best, but I continue to say the only documentary I have ever seen that is probably worth buying is Criterion's release of Crumb (buy it here and read my review here). Otherwise, I'm of the one-and-done variety when it comes to docs, even when they're as good as this one.
Celeste and Jesse Forever
I like Andy Samberg and Rashinda Jones and yet I have no interest in seeing this movie, which itself doesn't look all that bad.
Alex Cross
The last time I mentioned Alex Cross was when I named it in my Top Ten Worst Movies of 2012. With any luck this will be the last time I mention it ever.
Here Comes the Boom
This movie wasn't particularly well reviewed, but I didn't get the impression those that gave it a bad review didn't necessarily despise it as seems to be the case with most of Kevin James' work. That doesn't mean you should rush out to support something just because it isn't terrible, but I guess it's a win in some form or another.
A Late Quartet
I saw this on in Toronto last year and actually had high hopes going in. Unfortunately, it sort of abandons the whole quartet aspect and focuses more on soap opera-esque drama. You can read my full review here.
EVEN MORE
- Laura [Blu-ray]
- Bela Lugosi: Scared to Death Collection
- Baby Geniuses And The Mystery Of The Crown Jewels (Jon Voight is actually in this)
- Mafia
- The Coalition
- Little White Lies
- Toys in the Attic
- Paul Williams Still Alive
- The Ballad of Narayama (Criterion Collection)
- Star Is Born [Blu-ray]
- Cougar Town: The Complete Third Season
- Deadfall
- Southland: The Complete Second, Third and Fourth Seasons
- Cabaret: 40th Anniversary
JUST ADDED RELEASE DATES
BLU-RAY
- The Impossible
Releasing on April 23, 2013 - Killing Them Softly (buy now)
Releasing on March 26, 2013 - This is 40 (buy now)
Releasing on March 22, 2013 - John Dies at the End (buy now)
Releasing on April 2, 2013 - Reality
Releasing on March 15, 2013
DVD
- The Impossible
Releasing on April 23, 2013 - Killing Them Softly (buy now)
Releasing on March 26, 2013 - This is 40 (buy now)
Releasing on March 22, 2013 - John Dies at the End (buy now)
Releasing on April 2, 2013 - Reality
Releasing on March 15, 2013
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Cannes 2013: Weinsteins Unveil Footage of 'Grace of Monaco', 'Salinger' and 'Mandela'
'The Past' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' Official Teaser Trailer
'Jimmy P.' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
'The Congress' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
First 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' Poster, Starring Idris Elba
Cannes 2013: 'Jimmy P.' Movie Trailer, Starring Benicio Del Toro and Mathieu Amalric
Watch: Full 'Europa Report' Trailer
'Jeune et Jolie' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
Man, I actually gave Here Comes the Boom a watch a couple of weeks ago. I thought Casa de mi Padre was the worst 2012 film i'd seen but Here Comes the Boom certainly gave it a run for it's money...it's a total nightmare.
The only one I would buy here is probably Peter Pan. It's one of my favorite animated Disney movies and I definitely want to see how great it looks on Blu-Ray.
I was really disappointed by Flight and wouldn't watch it again either, but I think it's at least worth a rental. If only for Denzel's great performance.
Celeste & Jesse Forever is the worst movie I saw in 2012.
I'd recommend A Late Quartet to anyone who hasn't seen it.
Gonna go for it this weekend hopefully.
I still have Peter Pan on VHS. I might rent A Late Quartet. I might check out House of Cards, but I'm almost finished with the US version and I think I've had enough dirty politics for a while. I have no intention of seeing Alex Cross nor Here Comes the Boom.
I'd say Exit Through the Gift Shop is very much worth owning. Find it very rewatchable.
Agreed. With most documentaries I am also of the one-and-done kind, but the few exceptions for me would be Hoop Dreams, Exit Through the Gift Shop and Crumb. I believe those are the only documentaries I own, at least of the ones that have been released theatrically.
Brad, why is Cabaret pushed aside? That is a film that is considered one of the best of all time, and is on Blu-Ray for the first time ever. Hell, when it came out, people thought it was better than the Godfather. Of course, I'm biased, because the Beer Garden scene is singlehandedly one of the best scenes I have ever seen
I have never seen it, but your right, eight Oscars it's a big deal
Sorry, didn't mean to report there Brad, didn't see that above comment at the time.
Specking of Cabaret, it's on TCM (Turner Classic Movies) tonight.
Just curious Brad, do you have no interest in the new Cabaret blu? I know for some it's not a big release, but for a certain audience it's a huge release.
I have actually never seen it and just didn't have anything to say about it. It's on my list.