DVDTOWN.com Reviews

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:52:03 +0100

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame won't go down as one of Tsui Hark's masterpieces.

Value: 5
Video: 9
Audio: 8
Extras: 4

Debt, The (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:58:51 +0100

The Debt is a slightly pedestrian, but competently made thriller...

Value: 6
Video: 9
Audio: 8
Extras: 4

Margin Call (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:05:45 +0100

Margin Call hits a nerve in representing the reasons for the recent financial crisis, bringing in a tense and realistic setup, along with a competent cast and script.

Value: 9
Video: 8
Audio: 8
Extras: 4

Sitter, The (Theatrical)

DVDTOWN.com — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:03:54 +0100

The film brings the same brand of crude comedy audiences are used to from Hill

Value: 6
Video: 0
Audio: 0
Extras: 0

One Day (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:45:13 +0100

One Day may appeal to deeply romantic souls...

Value: 4
Video: 9
Audio: 8
Extras: 4

Kung Fu Panda 2 (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:22:37 +0100

The characters do a lot of chasing around, running, punching, and kicking, making the movie more exhausting than exciting.

Value: 5
Video: 10
Audio: 10
Extras: 9

Heavenly Creatures (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:03:36 +0100

Heavenly Creatures showcases Jackson�s brilliance in dealing with a human drama that is soaked in fantasy.

Value: 8
Video: 8
Audio: 7
Extras: 1

Sarah's Key (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:22:34 +0100

...a fine film that mistakenly tackles its subject matter with a clinical and didactic approach.

Value: 6
Video: 8
Audio: 7
Extras: 5

Mission: Impossible (Film Collections) (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:23:12 +0100

If you enjoy over-the-top action and derring-do, the 'M:I' series is a good ticket, a sure bet.

Value: 7
Video: 7
Audio: 7
Extras: 7

Cheaper to Keep Her (DVD)

DVDTOWN.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:34:41 +0100

The show looks like a lot of fun, but really only for those in the live audience.

Value: 4
Video: 4
Audio: 7
Extras: 6

Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:52:54 +0100

Sentimental and nostalgic but most of all genteel and beguiling.

Value: 8
Video: 7
Audio: 7
Extras: 8

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (DVD)

DVDTOWN.com — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:08:32 +0100

This is a rock-solid, entertaining movie that is fun, even hilarious, especially with its striking one-liners.

Value: 8
Video: 9
Audio: 9
Extras: 5

Hangover Part II, The (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:19:58 +0100

...almost the same gang of dimwits are up to the same shenanigans, with Thailand substituting for Vegas.

Value: 4
Video: 7
Audio: 7
Extras: 6

Conan the Adventurer (DVD)

DVDTOWN.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:21:25 +0100

Though it's hardly compelling, Conan the Adventurer displays a silly charm...

Value: 6
Video: 6
Audio: 6
Extras: 1

Cowboys & Aliens (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:47:07 +0100

Cowboys & Aliens isn't a game changing genre bender, but the epitome of forgettable and mindless summer entertainment.

Value: 6
Video: 10
Audio: 9
Extras: 6

Little Big Man (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:43:33 +0100

One of Dustin Hoffman's best films, one of Arthur Penn's best films, and one of Hollywood's best films.

Value: 8
Video: 8
Audio: 7
Extras: 2

Adventures of Tintin, The (TV Series) (DVD)

DVDTOWN.com — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:53:34 +0100

The Adventures of Tintin is an excellent introduction to all things Tintin.

Value: 7
Video: 6
Audio: 6
Extras: 1

Our Idiot Brother (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:59:47 +0100

Our Idiot Brother is a lightweight film that's as breezy and easygoing as its lead protagonist.

Value: 7
Video: 9
Audio: 8
Extras: 4

Silver Fleet, The (DVD)

DVDTOWN.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:22:04 +0100

A good, taut little WWII thriller that makes unique and worthwhile viewing.

Value: 7
Video: 7
Audio: 6
Extras: 4

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (Blu-ray)

DVDTOWN.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:52:33 +0100

...a cinematic sugar rush; all candy colored and powered by hefty amounts of caffeinated cola.

Value: 4
Video: 9
Audio: 8
Extras: 5