Blu-ray Movie Reviews

Movie: 3.75
Picture/Sound: 4.5/4.5
Extras: 4

Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 3/5
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese and the world’s greatest rock-n-roll band, The Rolling Stones, unite to bring audiences the year’s most extraordinary film event “Shine A Light”. With special appearances by Christina Aguilera, Jack White and Buddy Guy and four Rolling Stones performances not seen in theaters, Shine A Light is a must-own for rock-n-roll fans across generations.

Video: 3.75/5
Audio: 2.75/5
Extras: 3.25/5
Short Circuit has always been a fun family film and I can't help but think Image jumped on the opportunity to get this one out right before Disney rolls out a robot that looks very similar to Johnny 5, Wall-E. It's been years since I've seen this film and it is still a lot of fun even if it does feel really dated. The heart is still there and Johnny 5 is still great for laughs. For those not familiar with the plot line Johnny 5 is a government funded military project that goes haywire after an exercise and escapes into the population. Once on his own he befriends a pet sitter and becomes more and more aware of his own existence. The themes are somewhat similar to what I, Robot touched upon in regard to artificial intelligence and when it reaches the point of self awareness.

Movie: 1.5
Picture/Sound: 3.5/4
Extras: 2.5

Video: 5/5
Audio: 5/5
Extras: 4/5
Relive every moment of Shrek's incredible journey from the hilarious beginning to the magical and heartwarming Final Chapter. All four discs feature hours of all-new extras and the brand new, limited-edition "Donkey's Christmas Shrektakular". A hilarious holiday program that is a perfect holiday treat for the whole family, "Donkey's Christmas Shrektakular" will be available for a limited time only and features all your favorite characters as they perform classic holiday songs with Shrek-ized lyrics, as well as "Shrek's Yule Log," featuring over 25 uproarious character appearances in front of a crackling virtual fireplace.

Video: 4/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 3.25/5
A young photographer and his wife discover mysterious shadows in their photographs after a tragic accident. They soon learn that you can never escape the past as a ghost continuously haunts them.

<I>Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Cherry Jones, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1, THX. 107 minutes. 2002. Buena Vista Home Entertainment 2789903. PG-13. $29.99.</I>