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

It Chapter Two - Movie Review

Gob-smackingly, brilliant

Brittany Runs a Marathon - Movie Review

Reminds us that we all have our own marathon to run

Gwen - Movie Review

Operates as a feminist folk tale

The Peanut Butter Falcon - Movie Review

Just so perfect

Booksmart (2019) - Blu-ray Review

A smart and funny female-centric romp

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) - Blu-ray Review

Now on sparkling blu-ray

Brightburn (2019) - Blu-ray Review

Now on sparkling blu-ray!

The Biggest Little Farm (2019) - DVD Review

You’ll sit in awe

New on Blu-ray

Leprechaun Returns (2019) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 12 June 2019; Written by Loron Hays

Where’s my gold?! And just like that the leprechaun that has headlined his own horror series across eight movies returns. Except this film, pulling a Halloween circa 2018, doesn’t want you to remember that the Leprechaun went to Vegas, to outer space, and to the hood ...

Captive State (2019) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 15 March 2019; Written by Frank Wilkins

Like the trojan horse at the heart of its central allusion, Captive State isn’t what it initially appears to be. Perhaps due to its dour subject matter, its refusal to kowtow to mass appeal, or maybe even because Focus Features didn’t truly know what to do with it, the film is ...

Captain Marvel (2019) - 4K UHD Bluray Review

Details: Published: 07 March 2019; Written by Christopher Symonds

So here we are, staring down the tail end of the MCU’s Phase 3, with only Avengers: End Game remaining. Marvel had already triumphantly pumped us for the inevitable finale, but in an interesting move, they have made the penultimate film in Phase 3 a somewhat new ...

Clinton Road (2019) - Movie Review

Details: Published: 11 June 2019; Written by Loron Hays

Just because there is a lot of screaming in these woods doesn’t mean that what’s happening is all that terrifying. It just could be screams of disgust from the actors. WHY?! WHY?! WHY AM I IN THIS FILM, JESSICA!? Why indeed ...

Our Most Wanted on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD This Week - June 11, 2019

Details: Published: 10 June 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 June 11, 2019 ...

Sequels THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 and DARK PHOENIX Underperform at Weekend Box Office

Details: Published: 10 June 2019; Written by Frank Wilkins

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The top three films from last week's box office results remain the same with M. Night Shyamalan's superhero sequel, Glass pulling in a nice $19 million to remain on top. The film has raked in $73 million in its two week run ...

The Natural 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray (1984) - Blu-ray Review

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

Swing for the lights! I am not sure there is any other film in cinema that screams out AMERICANA as much as The Natural does. It is steeped in everything that makes AND breaks America. ...

Shaft (2000) - Blu-ray Review - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 07 June 2019; Written by Loron Hays

“It's my duty to please the booty.” And just like that Samuel Jackson steals the character of Shaft from Richard Roundtree, who played the character for three films. Or maybe he just continues to carry the ...

Crisis Hotline (2019) - Movie Review

Details: Published: 07 June 2019; Written by Loron Hays

Because we all need context. There is something AWESOME to be said when horror shows its good side: inclusiveness. Sometimes with this genre, we get offerings of stories that other genres – especially ...

A Madea Family Funeral (2019) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 09 March 2019; Written by Frank Wilkins

If you like Tyler Perry’s Madea movies, then more power to you. Go see his latest, A Madea Family Funeral. It is not the best in the series, but neither is it the worst. If you’ve never seen a Madea movie, prepare yourself for a disjointed comedic romp packed with cringe-worthy ...