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

Glass (2019) - Movie Review

a phony mess of a comic book movie wannabe

The Upside (2019) - Movie Review

A delightfully charming and oftentimes hilarious little film

The 6th Friend

Takes itself WAY TOO serious

Escape Room - Movie Review

A white-knuckle thriller

Mid90s - Movie Review

In a word, it is simply brilliant.

White Boy Rick - Blu-ray Review

It is sad, heartfelt, funny, entertaining, and as dangerous as a box of dynamite.

Bad Times at the El Royale - Blu-ray Review

I wouldn’t hesitate to return for another stay at the El Royale

A Simple Favor - Blu-ray Review

There is an elegance to the mystery

New on Blu-ray

Mary Poppins Returns - Movie Review

Details: Published: 21 December 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

There is something very honorable in modesty and not needing to always take credit for the joy one gives to those we love. The gallantry of self-sacrifice and doing for others quite often speaks for itself and doesn’t need the “hey, look at me” arrogance so prevalent in today’s ...

The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 20 December 2018; Written by Loron Hays

The wizarding world is alive and well thanks to this throwback kid’s flick from director Eli Roth. You might recognize the name. Roth is auteur behind the Hostel series, Knock Knock, and Green Inferno. He’s a horror film guru, thanks to his “love it or leave it” attitude...

Ben is Back (2018) - Movie Review

Details: Published: 07 December 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

This country’s opioid crisis is hitting Hollywood in a big way of late as a couple of new films dealing with opioid addiction have released in cinemas recently. It is sad – and a bit ironic – that a devastating societal meltdown has become such lucrative fodder for the industry’s ...

Blood Harvest (1987) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 19 December 2018; Written by Loron Hays

Hung upside down. Swinging from the rafters of a barn. It's a hell of a way to go. Especially when stripped of your clothing. The killer running loose here - with a stocking over his face - is seriously messed up. ...

Watch Hellboy "smash things real good" in First Trailer for HELLBOY

Details: Published: 19 December 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

Summit and Lionsgate have just released the first official trailer and poster of the Hellboy reboot which is, this time around, directed by Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent). You can check both of them out below ...

Mausoleum: Limited Edition (1982) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 18 December 2018; Written by Loron Hays

You keep right on telling yourself there’s nothing wrong with Susan. The glowing green eyes. The high-pitched siren whenever she’s ‘”lit” and ready to go. And then there is that mausoleum that is at the center of her family’s curse. Strange things indeed are all up in this ...

Cutting Class (1989) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 17 December 2018; Written by Loron Hays

Want to watch a really young Brad Pitt (fresh from his Pringles commercial) nearly take out a toddler in his Mustang? Or watch an overweight gym teacher get impaled on a trampoline by an American flag (still on the flag pole)? Then this is the slasher for you! ...

Scarecrows (2018) - Movie Review

Details: Published: 08 November 2018; Written by Loron Hays

Cornfields and the bloody effigies raised in them that strike large, looming shadows and cause the skies to fill with big, black crows are no joke. Many a haunted tale has been heard concerning those creepy places. And on camera? Well, the same can be said of the ...

20th Century Details Upcoming THE SISTERS BROTHERS Blu-ray Release

Details: Published: 17 December 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

20th Century Fox has announced the date and release details for its critically acclaimed western drama The Sisters Brothers which hit theaters back in October ...

Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Name A STAR IS BORN Best Film of 2018

Details: Published: 17 December 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association voted the musical drama A STAR IS BORN as the best film of 2018, according to the results of its 25th annual critics’ poll released today ...