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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray on September 29, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: Manhunter

Blu-Review: Manhunter
As visually stylish as it is psychologically unsettling, this woefully overlooked classic isn’t just the best Hannibal Lector movie, but one of the greatest serial killer thrillers ever made, and one that holds up perfectly decades later...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray on September 22, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: Attack The Block

Blu-Review: Attack The Block
Attack The Block is the most deliriously entertaining Amblin Entertainment throwback and so much more: It’s loving a homage to the films of John Carpenter, Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, Walter Hill and John Landis; a perfect gateway horror film for youngsters; the best monster movie in years and the...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray, TV on September 20, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: Glee: The Complete Second Season

Blu-Review: Glee: The Complete Second Season
It’s a guilty pleasure, sure, but “pleasure” is the operative word, and though the quality of the character drama is often no better than an especially bad episode of Hollyoaks, the music is phenomenal and delivered by incredibly talented performers. It might not be perfect, but when Glee...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray, TV on September 19, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: How To Make It In America: The Complete First Season

Blu-Review: How To Make It In America: The Complete First Season
It’s far from the deepest show, and is propelled almost entirely by raw energy, atmosphere and an incredibly likeable cast, but it still translates into 8 episodes of pure, light entertainment that’ll fly by in the blink of an eye. If you’re mourning the loss of Entourage, or miss that...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray on September 14, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: The Roommate

Blu-Review: The Roommate
While it’s far too derivative and predictable, and lacks the bite and lunacy to make it anything particularly memorable, The Roommate is nonetheless an entertaining Saturday night pizza-and-popcorn thriller buoyed by a delightfully nutty performance from Leighton Meester. Anyone who’s seen Single...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray, TV on September 13, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: Entourage: The Complete Seventh Season

Blu-Review: Entourage: The Complete Seventh Season
Entourage’s penultimate season sees the show losing steam, attempting to make up for the consequence-free storylines of previous years by piling a tonne of drama on Vince in too short a space of time. Thankfully there’s still plenty life left to be found, though, as the larger supporting cast are...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray on August 23, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: Julia’s Eyes

Blu-Review: Julia’s Eyes
Julia’s Eyes might not be perfect, and could certainly benefit from the hands of a less merciful editor, but Guillem Morales’s film delivers B-movie thrills with A-grade artistry. The story strays a bit too much into convoluted and silly territory, but the thick atmosphere and abundance of...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray on August 7, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec

Blu-Review: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec
A picturesque, high-energy romp through Paris and parts beyond, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec is a wonderfully whimsical fantasy adventure full of thrills, giggles, pterodactyls and talking mummies. Besson might spend a little too much of the film setting up possible sequels, but after...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray on July 13, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: Unknown

Blu-Review: Unknown
It’s a little too loose and derivative, and once the twists have unravelled, there’ll be little inclination to watch it again. But thanks to a great cast, stylish direction from Orphan director Jaume Collet-Serra and some adrenaline-fuelled action scenes, Unknown is still highly entertaining...
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Posted by Simon Rowson in Blu-Ray, DVD on July 12, 2011 | No Comments

Blu-Review: A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (Incl. Sainsbury’s Exclusive DVD Review)

Blu-Review: A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (Incl. Sainsbury’s Exclusive DVD Review)
Visuals aside, parents might be disappointed to find that there’s not a great deal of all-ages Pixar appeal in A Turtle’s Tale. Even so, it’s a film squarely aimed at kids, for whom it’s a cute, colourful and charming adventure with a commendable message. If your rugrats loved Finding...
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