Reel Reviews - Movie Reviews, blu-ray/DVD reviews

1917 - Movie Review

Big, bold, dangerous, and full of numerous iconic scenes

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Movie Review

Just so darn sweet and engaging

The Irishman (2019) - Movie Review

A true masterpiece

Midway - Movie Review

An embarrassing disservice

The Peanut Butter Falcon - Blu-ray Review

Just so perfect

Good Boys - Blu-ray Review

Perfect blend of shocking and poignant

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw - Blu-ray Review

Crashes and Burns

Crawl (2019) - Blu-ray Review

Pure flesh-eating B-movie delight.

New on Blu-ray

Big Trouble in Little China: Collector's Edition (1986) Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 08 December 2019; Written by Loron Hays

“1, 2, 3 . . . we may be trapped.” - Jack Burton. Truck driver Jack Burton (Kurt Russell) is having a real lucky day upon arriving in downtown San Francisco. He’s winning every single card game and now, thanks to his friend Wang Chi (Dennis Dun), he’s just doubled his ...

Knives and Skin - Movie Review

Details: Published: 05 December 2019; Written by Loron Hays

The new comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson called The Hustle is an almost identical remake of the 1988 classic comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels which starred Michael Caine and Steve Martin - itself a remake of Marlon Brando’s Bedtime Story. I say “almost” because ...

1917 - Movie Review

Details: Published: 06 December 2019; Written by Frank Wilkins

Filmmaker Sam Mendes gets down and personal with his new film, 1917 about two young British soldiers sent on an impossible mission to save hundreds of their fellow soldiers. Though largely fictionalized, his tale comes from an actual account told by his paternal grandfather who served in the ...

Anyone Home? - Movie Review

Details: Published: 04 December 2019; Written by Loron Hays

Suburbia? More like disturbia! Sometimes that American Dream that we all chase can become a living, breathing nightmare. Don’t believe me? Just watch the social criticism that is the backbone of first time director Patrick Cunningham’s new independent horror film, Anyone Home?, now ...

Daniel Craig Says Goodbye to Bond in New Trailer for NO TIME TO DIE

Details: Published: 04 December 2019; Written by Frank Wilkins

We finally get the first official trailer for the 25th installment of the Jame Bond franchise, called No Time To Die. You can check out the trailer for the film which is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film ...

The League of Legend Keepers: Shadows - Movie Review

Details: Published: 02 December 2019; Written by Loron Hays

Christmas might be a great time to get together with the family around the fireplace and open presents, but it is also an IDEAL time to share some spooky, kid-appropriate stories. The fireplace, the pajamas, the hot cocoa, and the chills just outside the window are all you need to set the ...

Galaxy Quest: 20th Anniversary SteelBook (1999) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 01 December 2019; Written by Loron Hays

Eighteen annual conventions later, the championed crew of the NSEA Protector reunite for their greatest and realest adventure yet! Lampooning Star Trek and its loyal fanbase involves applying a delicate touch. Being damn successful at it and ALSO ...

Our Most Wanted on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD This Week - December 3, 2019

Details: Published: 03 December 2019; Written by Frank Wilkins

And another friendly hi-def hello to our fellow blu-ray geeks. Welcome to the weekly look at our most wanted titles coming to blu-ray and/or 4K Ultra HD for the week of December 3, 2019.

Stand By Me (1986) - 4K Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 02 December 2019; Written by Christopher Symonds

Misery is just about this reviewer’s favorite Stephen King adaptation. Its director, Rob Reiner, was the only one entrusted with that adaptation because the author knew the director would adapt it well. The reason that King knew he would adapt it well ...

RoboCop: Two-Disc Limited Edition (1987) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 29 November 2019; Written by Loron Hays

“Dead or alive, you are coming with me.” When I first heard those words coming out from the lips of RoboCop (Peter Weller), I was hooked. Instantly. There was no looking back for this fat kid: RoboCop, making its debut in 1987, would be my summertime jam. The film might have ...