Blogcritics Author: Aaron Peck

Blu-ray Review: Eagle Eye

Aaron Peck — Fri, 2 Jan 2009 10:39:21 EST

In the pantheon of big dumb action movies, Eagle Eye is one of the biggest and the dumbest.
The ShowEagle Eye is a fast-paced thriller that takes ‘suspension of disbelief’ to new heights. As a matter of fact it takes it to a whole new realm of comprehension. The movie is so unbelievable, so preposterous, that at some moments it’s fun and at others tiring.Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf, Holes) is the epitome of a...

Blu-ray Review: Coach Carter

Aaron Peck — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:19:33 EST

One of those films that doesn�t benefit much from the format upgrade.
I must preface this review with the statement that I’m a sucker for inspirational sports movies that use the sports as a building block for building a better life for the people playing it. But, this review is about the new release of Coach Carter on Blu-ray, and while it still has it’s inspirational charm, it’s one of those films...

Blu-ray Review: The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian (3-Disc Edition)

Aaron Peck — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:14:38 EST

Thankfully the visual effects and creatures in this film look better than in the previous movie.
I wasn’t a fan of the first Narnia movie, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. I thought it was underwhelming to say the least. It seemed like the filmmakers were trying to capitalize on the fame of The Lord of the Rings. They even got the same costume people at Weta Workshop to work on the creature design. But, sadly it seemed like the...

Blu-ray Review: The Contract

Aaron Peck — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 03:34:29 EST

Morgan Freeman and John Cusack together would make for a fine movie right?
Morgan Freeman and John Cusack together would make for a fine movie right? Well, that statement would be only partly right. There’s a reason why movies, like sports, are a team effort. Just because you have two fantastic actors, doesn’t mean your movie is going to be amazing. The movie needs help from actors on the periphery. If you...

Blu-ray Review: Immortal

Aaron Peck — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:01:48 EST

I have never watched such a confusing movie in my entire life.
I have never watched such a confusing movie in my entire life. Immortal is a mess.The ShowA mysterious woman who has blue hair and blue tears is found to be unlike any other human. The inside of her body resembles that of a person born just three months ago. We don’t really know what any of that means, or why it is important, but that’s...

DVD Review: Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh

Aaron Peck — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:05:34 EST

Disney Treasures has selected another masterpiece to add to the collection.
I’ve already reviewed the other two Walt Disney Treasures in Wave VIII, and this is a great way to finish them off. Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh is the story of a Robin Hood-type character that traverses the English countryside stealing the king’s goods and keeping the peasants safe.The ShowBy day Dr. Syn (Patrick McGoohan) is...

DVD Review: Walt Disney Treasures - The Mickey Mouse Club Presents: Annette 1957-1958 Season

Aaron Peck — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:54:57 EST

This set is worth it just so you can own an iconic Disney TV series.
Walt Disney Treasures almost strikes gold with another release. This time it’s The Mickey Mouse Club Presents: Annette 1957-1958 Season. This set contains the 20-episode serial called Annette, starring the most famous Mouseketeer of all, Annette Funicello.This set gives the viewer a look back at the Golden Age of TV when shows were so...

Blu-ray Review: WALL-E 3-Disc Special Edition

Aaron Peck — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:08:52 EST

WALL-E for best actor as far as I�m concerned.
WALL·E is a triumph of animation. If you would’ve told me even a year ago that Pixar would put out a cartoon that didn’t have any dialogue for the first act, and the kids will still love it, I would’ve said you’re crazy. But, that’s WALL·E. It’s a magical film that touches our deepest emotions. When...

DVD Review: Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Vol. 4: 1951-1961

Aaron Peck — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:10:41 EST

These cartoons have held up perfectly. To think they were already 20-30 years old when I was watching them as a youngster.
Oh, to be a kid again.Donald Duck was my favorite Disney character. I had an old VHS tape when I was about six or seven that contained a lot of the cartoons found in this set. Instead of watching Saturday morning cartoons, I’d find my Donald Duck tape and spend the whole morning watching it.The ShowThis is the fourth volume that Walt Disney...

DVD Review: Secrets of the Furious Five

Aaron Peck — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:05:40 EST

What is touted as an extra movie of sorts, is really just a glorified bonus disc.
Dreamworks is selling Kung Fu Panda in a special two-pack with Secrets of the Furious Five for a limited time. What is touted as an extra movie of sorts, is really just a glorified bonus disc that could’ve very well been included in a special two-disc version of the movie.The ShowThe main feature on the Secrets of the Furious Five disc is a...