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The Amazing Cocktail-Shaking Romance featuring Tom Cruise is coming to Blu-ray June 5th 2012
After returning from the army, New York bartender Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise) learns the secrets of the trade from his new boss, Doug Coughlin (Bryan Brown), before heading to Jamaica to work at a local resort TIki Bar. While in Jamaica, Flanagan falls in love with an American tourist (Elisabeth Shue).
Academy Award® nominee Tom Cruise (Oscar® Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jerry McGuire in 1997) stars in Cocktail as Brian Flanagan, one of Cruise’s most memorable films from earlier in his career. This summer, Cocktail is available digitally restored and presented for the first time ever on Blu-rayTM High Definition.
Release date-June 5 2012
Rating-R
Suggested Retail Price-$20.00 US
Run Time-Approx. 104 minutes
Package contains 1 Blu-ray disc
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$5 off War Horse 4 Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack
Great News! Now you can Print a $5 off coupon good on the new War Horse 4 Disc Blu-ray combo pack. You can find this movie in stores on April 3rd. Coupon expires April 8.
Stay tuned for our review sometime this week!
(Thanks Couponing to Disney)
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Review: ‘Good Morning Vietnam’ Hits Blu-Ray on January 17th!
GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (1987)
Stars: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker
Director: Barry Levinson
Studio: Disney/Touchstone
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rating: R
Length: 121 Min.
Movie Grade: A-
Bonus Features Grade: C+
Good Morning Vietnam was one of the first films to take a usually taboo subject matter and try to make it funny. I can assure you that during the 1960s and most of the 70s that very few people were laughing about the Vietnam War, as it still remains a touchy subject from our Nation’s history. However, regardless of the scenarios, one thing has always been certain (no matter how cliché) – Laughter is the best medicine. Williams’ eccentric DJ character, Adrian Cronauer, is based on a real person who actually did DJ on Armed Forces Radio during the Vietnam War. When Cronauer decides to “shake things up” while on the air, he quickly becomes an iconic hero to the soldiers that listen to him. He also infuriates the powers-that-be in a way that is reminiscent to Howard Stern today. Sure, he is controversial but people tune in. Good Morning also delivers a terrific and surprising love story when Cronauer agrees to teach the villagers English and ends up falling for one of his Vietnamese students.
While the film is a superb break from reality in a way that refreshes the often horrific thoughts of Vietnam, the special features on the new blu-ray were a little lackluster. Here is a quick list of the bonus material that will be included on the blu-ray:
-Production Diary (5 mini-features on the film’s inception and making)
-Raw Monologues (Robin Williams’ improvisational DJ-ing)
-Original Trailer and Teaser Trailer
As you can see, the bonus features are not abundant, first of all. And, secondly, they are a little boring, even for fans of the movie (which I am). The interviews with the cast and crew, as usual, were a delight. It’s always great to see them speak so candidly of their experiences. However, Robin Williams was not interviewed. To me, that placed a huge void since his retrospect I find most alluring. It was interesting and enlightening to see the interviews with the real-life Adrian Cronauer, and to hear his comparison between the “real thing” and Hollywood’s version. Along with the wonderful music from the 1960s, that was probably my favorite part of the bonus materials.
Review: ‘Dead Poets Society’ is Coming to Blu-Ray on January 17th!
DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989)
Stars: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke
Director: Peter Weir
Studio: Disney/Touchstone
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Length: 129 Min.
Movie Grade: A+
Bonus Features Grade: B+
Just to be fair, I should tell you that Dead Poets Society just happens to be one of my favorite movies of all-time. In fact, along with perhaps films such as Stand By Me and The Goonies, it may very well be the best coming-of-age film ever. In this one, Robin Williams is once again back in the classroom (man, he plays teachers really well). This time as Professor Keating, an influential Poetry Professor at an all boys academy in the 1950s. The film features many glorious and wonderful personalities, most of which are Keating’s students who eventually become the “Dead Poets Society.” In a nutshell, the film is about friendship and the long journey to find one’s self. Some of us are able to reach a satisfactory outcome in this endeavor, and perhaps even more of us are not able to. Either way, we all have mentors and “teachers” in our lives that we look up to and who ultimately help pave the way for our future successes.
Watching the bonus materials on the recent blu-ray release came with quite a bit of nostalgia. Here is a quick rundown of what the features include:
-Dead Poets, A Look Back (interviews with cast and crew)
-Raw Takes (Outtakes and screen tests)
-Master of Sound: Alan Splet (review of the score/music)
-Cinematography: Master Class (review of the cinematography)
-Original Theatrical Trailer
Basically, all of the bonus materials are interviews with the cast and crew. And, while I thoroughly enjoyed them, Robin Williams was missing. It definitely creates a sense of disappointment for the avid fan playing the “those were the days” angle in his or her head, but unlike Good Morning Vietnam (also being released 1.17.12), Dead Poets comes with an arsenal of unforgettable characters to compliment Williams, as opposed to possibly being shadowed by him. Most of the young actors featured in this film got their “big break” or career starts here, so it was fascinating to hear them retell it in their own words. While the bonus materials on both films is standard quality, the HD 1080 blu-ray re-mastered look of the films was amazing, and it was a welcomed trip down memory lane. On January 17, I definitely recommend that you make room on your movie shelf for this Robin Williams helmed classic.
Bringing Down the House Blu Ray Review
Coming May 15th you can bring home the hilarious hijinks of Steve Martin and Queen Latifah in Bringing Down the House. This is the first time that this comedy will be available on blu ray. As I am writing this Amazon has this 1 disc blu ray listed at just $14.99 with free prime or super saver shipping! At this price this laugh out loud comedy is worth every penny.
Bringing Down the House features the hilarious duo of Steve Martin and Queen Latifah and as their unlikely friendship unfolds there are hilarious supporting actors in the mix as well such as Betty White and Eugene Levy!
Besides just featuring the hi-resolution rendition of the film there is also a commentary track with the director and writer. You will also find a behind the scenes featurette which is pretty well put together as well as a Queen Latifah music video. Additionally there is a “Godfather of Hop” featurette, which is very funny (although I don’t want to give away one of the funniest parts of the film this bonus features is definitely worth a watch after you watch the film).
My favorite addition to the many bonus features on this blu ray is the deleted scenes and gag reel. I have always thought this movie was hilarious but there are a couple of deleted scenes that I laughed so hard at I wondered why they had ever landed on the cutting room floor! And I am just a sucker for a gag reel and a fan girl of Steve Martin! When you pick up this blu ray I recommend the gag reel as your first stop! I watched it a few times back to back!
While this may not be your favorite comedy of all time Bringing Down the House really is under rated and I highly recommend checking it out. For the price of the blu ray and the fun bonus features its worth picking up a copy of your own on May 15th!
Melissa of Picturing Disney
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