Blu-ray Review: The Internship Dan Koelsch, October 22, 2013October 21, 2013 20th Century Fox’s comedy The Internship comes out on Blu-ray and DVD today. If you want an extremely in-depth take on the film, check out David’s review, but after the break you can see what I think of the home release. In The Internship, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson play layer-off watch salesmen who get an internship at Google. They are not the most computer literate, nor or they acclimated with the professional and social world of tech companies, so hilarity ensues. Unfortunately, the premise is about 10 years too old, the jokes are a bit flat, and the whole thing comes off as a two hour ad for Google.However, if you are a fan of the film, then you are probably excited for the Blu-ray Combo Pack. While it does come with the Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD copy of the film (in both Unrated and theatrical form), the extras are a bit skimpy. There’s about 9 minute of deleted/extended scenes and audio commentary from director Shawn Levy. The highlight of the pack is the 17 minute featurette called “Any Given Sunday”, which details the work that went into the Quidditch game. It’s shot like an NFL Films documentary, and even has the narrator (who I believe is Scott Graham).Overall, it’s a mediocre package for a mediocre film.Rating: 2.5/5 Reviews DVD ReviewThe Internship
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Review: Jennifer Lawrence Shines In Exciting But Subdued Sequel November 12, 2013November 13, 2013In a trilogy, there is a beginning, a middle, and an end. The latter is never the easiest to adapt because it often leaves viewers unsatisfied, forced to having to sit through something they know is incomplete. The first Hunger Games was the epitome of what teenagers would want from… Read More
Blu-Ray Review: Forever Marilyn July 31, 2012Next Monday will mark the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s tragic death. To celebrate her life, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing a Blu-ray collection of seven of her most memorable films titled Forever Marilyn. Check out our review of the box set, which is available today. Read More
Review: “Kick-Ass” on YEAH! August 16, 2013August 16, 2013Back in March, we told you about YEAH!, a website that offers interactive movie rentals. In preparation for this weekend’s opening of Kick-Ass 2, I got a chance to try it out on the original 2010 film Kick-Ass. Read my thoughts on the experience after the break. Read More