10 Till 6: Reviews

A Monster in Paris Arrives in the U.S. on Blu-ray

sartomeister — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:27:23 -0700

The whimsical Parisian CG adventure gets a U.S. DVD release from Shout! Factory

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away Flies Onto DVD

sartomeister — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:47:13 -0700

The stunning worlds of Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away are released on Blu-ray 3D DVD.

A Most Spectacular Wreck-It Ralph DVD Release

sartomeister — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:29:31 -0700

What a treat to watch this DVD on a big screen TV, comfy couch, warm slippers, hot popcorn and trusty bottle of Makers Mark in hand.

Digitally Restored Peter Pan on Blu-ray Soars to New Heights

sartomeister — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:01:44 -0800

A digitally restored and remastered Peter Pan is a must for any animation collector and fan of great family entertainment.

The Pirates! Arrives on DVD

sartomeister — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:33:13 -0700

It’s a “plunderful life” aboard ship as the Hugh Grant-voiced Pirate Captain leads his crew on a rather convoluted adventure chasing fame, fortune and a stolen Dodo bird.

Review: ParaNorman is in a Class All Its Own

sartomeister — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:47:52 -0700

There’s a reason very few studios make stop-motion feature films – like trying to out-talk Lena Dunham, it’s unbelievably difficult. Credit LAIKA - ParaNorman is exquisitely animated, with a depth of visuals and fluidity of motion that is truly fantastic. You’ve never seen stop-motion like this. The acting, the range of motion, the sets, the props, the costumes, and the attention to detail is apparent in every scene.

Review: Madagascar 3

sartomeister — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:23:53 -0700

Madagascar 3 is a great film for kids, using different arrays of color and physical humor to keep them excited while still catering to adults. The visuals can become overwhelming though, and I left the theatre feeling exhausted by the onslaught of images.

Review: The Avengers

sartomeister — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:36:24 -0700

The Avengers is as good a reason as any to go to the movies, filling the big screen with enough action, humor and good acting to make it worthy of your time and attention. Plus, the Hulk kicks ass, finally.

Review: Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention DVD

sartomeister — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:32:05 -0700

This compilation is a rather ingenious six-part BBC1 TV series that puts a bit of whimsy and “cool” into the world of science, contraptions and the mankind’s need to tinker.

Tasty Quotes from the 2012 VFX Bakeoff

sartomeister — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:38:34 -0800

A sampling of some of the best quotes from the visual effects Oscar nomination presentations, along with a few catty conversations overheard at the reception.