Movie & DVD Reviews
I review a lot of movies as well as television series on DVD. Here are some movies and other DVDs I have reviewed recently. Click on the links for the full movies reviews
‘Tron: Legacy’ Takes Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner & the Grid to a Whole New Dimension on April 5
On April 5, 2011, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release “Tron: Legacy” and “Tron: The Original Classic” on multiple formats.
Stargate Universe Season Two — the Final Season for a Reason
Season Two of Stargate Universe, which is the final season for the show, is convoluted, lackluster and often tedious
Top Ten WWII Movies for 4th of July, Patriotic Celebrations & Military Events
My Top Ten list of World War II Movies for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Flag Day and other patriotic holidays
‘I Am Number Four’ with Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant & Dianna Agron on Blu-ray, DVD May 24 – Movie Review
“I Am Number Four” is the story of a high-school teen Daniel (played by 21-year-old Alex Pettyfer) who is actually from the planet Lorien and who is hiding.
Walt Disney’s Tangled Releases on DVD, Blu-Ray & Digital on March 29, 2011 — Movie Review
Walt Disney’s “Tangled,” the animated feature that takes tremendous liberties with the classic tale of Rapunzel, debuts as a 4-Disc Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack (3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy in a single package) on March 29, 2011.
Bambi Diamond Edition Releases from Disney Vault on Blu-Ray/DVD March 1, 2011
The Walt Disney Classic about a young deer’s coming of age, “Bambi,” will release on DVD and in Blu-ray high-definition on March 1.
Joss Whedon’s ‘Firefly’ Takes Flight Again on Science Channel
Entertainment Weekly reports that the Science Channel has acquired the rights to “Firefly” and is planning to air the Joss Whedon series in its entirety and in the right order.
‘You Again’ with Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver Coming to DVD/Blu-Ray Feb. 8 – Movie Review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the romantic comedy “You Again” just in time for Valentine’s Day on DVD and Blu-ray this February 8th.
Disney’s 60th Anniversary Special Edition Alice in Wonderland Coming February 1, 2011
Before Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, and Helena Bonham Carter, there was Walt Disney along with Ed Wynn, Sterling Holloway, and Kathryn Beaumont
Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Country Strong” Filmed in Nashville – a Local Perspective
Although today’s movie fans may know her best as Pepper Potts in the “Iron Man” movies, to many Nashville residents Gwyneth Paltrow will always be remembered as Kelly Canter, country-music singer.
Disney’s ‘The Search for Santa Paws’ Now on Blu-Ray & DVD – Movie Review
In Disney’s “The Search for Santa Paws,” the prequel to “Santa Buddies,” at the North Pole, Santa Claus receives a stuffed snow-white puppy.
‘$5 a Day’ Starring Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Sharon Stone Worth About $5
$5 a Day, starring Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Sharon Stone, Amanda Peet, Peter Coyote, & Dean Cain, is a dark comedy that is not funny enough to be a true comedy & not quite dramatic enough to be a drama
Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning Leave the Twilight Zone for The Runaways
“The Runaways,” starring “Twilight’s” Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning is a cinematic biography of the 1970s legendary all-girl rock band, The Runaways.
When in Rome Romantic Comedy with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel on DVD and Blu-Ray June 15
Movie review of “When in Rome,” the 2010 romantic comedy film with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel, which releases June 15, 2010, on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Avatar: Ground-Breaking Movie Now on DVD with Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Avatar, the ground-breaking movie starring Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang, is a beautiful movie to watch – a thrilling cinematic experience unlike anything I have seen before.
New Movie Letters to God with Robyn Lively, Jeff Johnson, Michael Bolten Inspired by True Events
The new movie Letters to God, starring Robyn Lively, Jeffrey S.S. Johnson, Maree Cheatham, Tanner Maguire, Michael Christopher Bolten, Bailee Madison and Ralph Waite starts April 9.
Old Dogs with John Travolta and Robin Williams Now Available on DVD and Blu-Ray
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment just released the movie comedy “Old Dogs” on DVD & Blu-ray.
Army Wives: The Complete Third Season with Kim Delaney, Catherine Bell & Sally Pressman Now on DVD
“Army Wives: The Complete Third Season,” was just released on DVD on February 9, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment starring Kim Delaney, Catherine Bell, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh and Sterling K. Brown.
the Complete Second Season: Patriotism & Drama Now on DVD
Army Wives – The Complete Second Season, which released on DVD on June 2, 2009, is one of the best new television series I have seen recently.
What’s Wrong with Everybody’s Fine Starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell & Kate Beckinsale?
“Everybody’s Fine” with Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale is another one of those Hollywood-hyped movies where the previews look cute, touching and definitely funny, but the movie is not.
No Country for Old Men: Murder and Mayhem with Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem & Josh Brolin Now on DVD
On April 7th, “No Country for Old Men: Collector’s Edition” released on Blu-ray and DVD from Miramax Films and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
Surrogates with Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Ving Rhames on BluRay/DVD January 26 – Movie Review
Known for the Die Hard series and countless other action flicks, Willis now lends his he-man talents to the sci-fi film “Surrogates,” which is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on January 26, 2010.
‘The Boys Are Back’ with Clive Owen on DVD January 26 – Movie Review
Starring Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Nicholas McAnulty and George MacKay, “The Boys Are Back” is the chronicle of a father and his two sons.
Feature this content The Third & Final Season of Kyle XY with Matt Dallas, Jaimie Alexander, Hal Ozsan, Chris Olivero and Kirsten Prout Now on DVD
The Third & Final Season of Kyle XY starring Matt Dallas, Jaimie Alexander, Hal Ozsan, Marguerite MacIntyre, Bruce Thomas, Chris Olivero and Kirsten Prout begins with the cliffhanger ending of season two.
Twilight’s Kristen Stewart Still Bella in ‘Adventureland’
“Adventureland” with Kristen Stewart (Twilight), billed as a comedy-drama, combines some funny moments with some very dark and dreary moments.
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Bring Princess Protection Program to DVD June 30
Princess Protection Program starring Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato is releasing to DVD on June 30. 2009.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance with John Wayne & James Stewart Rides onto DVD – Movie Review
The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series Now on DVD
The new Star Trek Movie has launched in theaters and now you can see where it all began as two all-new Star Trek collections are available on DVD from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment.
On May 19th Paramount Home Entertainment released two more DVDs from the Centennial Collection: “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” with John Wayne & James Stewart and “El Dorado.”
The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series Now on DVD
The new Star Trek Movie has launched in theaters and now you can see where it all began as two all-new Star Trek collections are available on DVD from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment.
Feature this content Revolutionary Road with Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet on DVD June 2
Revolutionary Road starts off with despair and arguing as April (Kate Winslet) and Frank Wheeler (Leo DiCaprio) discover a normal life on Revolutionary Road is not all it is cracked up to be.
I just finished watching Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s Disney Animation Collection Volumes 1-6 “Three Little Pigs” on DVD, and it brought back memories I hadn’t thought of in years.
Taken, starring Liam Neeson (Chronicles of Narnia, Star Wars) , Famke Janssen (X-Men), and Maggie Grace (“Lost”), is a 2009 French action-thriller film
Defiance with Daniel Craig follows “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” and “Valkyrie” as another 2008 movie about World War II, and I would rank it right up there next to “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” as one of the best movies I have seen recently.
Into the Blue 2 – The Reef Now on DVD
Into the Blue 2 – The Reef is not based directly upon the prequel, Into the Blue. Rather, it is another movie about beautiful people wearing skimpy swim wear, diving and cavorting in the ocean where they encounter hidden danger.
The movie Valkyrie starring Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg releases on DVD May 19, 2009.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a curious movie starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Tilda Swinton and Jared Harris.
Read full review at: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button a Slow, Bleak Look at Life – Now on DVD
Enchanted April Comes to DVD on May 5 – a Review
Enchanted April is an Academy Award-nominated film which was released to theaters in 1992. The charming romantic film makes its DVD debut on May 5, 2009 from Miramax Films.
Also see Enchanted April in May
One of the most-critically acclaimed films of the year, garnering numerous accolades for Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler debuted on Blu-ray Disc and DVD April 21
The Other End of the Line is a charming romantic comedy starring Jesse Metcalfe (“Desperate Housewives”), Shriya Saran and Anupam Kher which released in theaters on October 31, 2008 and on DVD on March 31, 2009.
The Uninvited, a 2009 horror movie and psychological suspense thriller and remake of the 2003 South Korean film A Tale of Two Sisters, comes to DVD and Blu-Ray on April 28.
Doubt – Critically Acclaimed, Ambiguous Reception (Movie Review)
The critically acclaimed movie Doubt is the recipient of five 2009 Academy Award nominations and was on over 50 top 10 lists, but its popular reception was lackluster. Stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams
On April 7th, No Country for Old Men: Collector’s Edition will release on Blu-ray and DVD from Miramax Films and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment release.
Based upon the 2006 Christian fiction horror novel House co-authored by writers Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker, the controversial Christian horror film House releases on DVD on April 7, 2009. Review 1.
House – the Movie Best-selling authors Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti transform their supernaturally profound and deeply messaged novel into the thrilling film House. Review 2
The Tale of Despereaux is an intriguing, high-caliber animated movie about an unlikely hero – in this case, an undersized mouse with over-sized ears voiced by Matthew Broderick. See more at The Tale of Despereaux with Matthew Broderick. Review 1.
But wait! There’s more! More information on The Tale of Despereaux at The Tale of Despereaux - Movie Review Review 2.
Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler Comes to DVD – Movie Review
Funnyman Adam Sandler shares the movie screen with Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Russell Brand and Courtney Cox Arquette in this touching comic fable of an underdog whose day finally arrives.
Bedtime Stories Is a Family-Friendly Fable
3/28/2009 The always hilarious Adam Sandler (You Don’t Mess with the Zohan) shares the movie screen with Keri Russell (Waitress), Guy Pearce (Traitor), Russell Brand (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Courtney Cox Arquette (“Friends”) in this touching tale of an underdog whose fortune finally changes.
Kirk Cameron has just raised his status as a serious actor another notch starring in the action movie “Fireproof” which released in theaters September 26, 2008, and on DVD January 27, 2009.
Fireproof Movie Turns Up the Heat 3/23/2009
Kirk Cameron has elevated his status as a serious actor another notch in the Christian action movie Fireproof.
The movie originally intended to go straight to DVD, “Slumdog Millionaire”is finally coming to DVD. “Slumdog Millionaire” is an exhilarating rags to riches story with a conscience.
Perhaps I am not artsy enough for this film, for although I enjoyed some of the movie, overall I found Happy-Go-Lucky to be quite boring.
Marley & Me, the hit movie for dog-lovers everywhere starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 31, 2009.
Marley & Me Arrives on DVD March 31 3/20/2009
The Heartwarming Film Starring Academy Award®-Nominee Owen Wilson & Emmy®-Winner Jennifer Aniston Arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray March 31 From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is the tragic story of Bruno, an innocent, inquisitive eight-year-old, and the son of a Nazi officer who is promoted to direct the operations at a concentration camp.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Now on DVD
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, the sad and moving tale of a forbidden friendship between two children divided by war during World War II, arrived on DVD on March 10, 2009
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, the sad and moving tale of a forbidden friendship between two children divided by war during World War II, arrived on DVD on March 10, 2009
There is no good reason City of Ember isn’t a more exciting movie with the stellar cast it features: Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Martin Landeau and others, but City of Ember never flickers to life.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley, a 2008 horror film starring Haley Bennett and Chace Crawford, just released to DVD
Dead Like Me: Life After Death with Ellen Muth is a direct-to-DVD movie that released on February 17, 2009
In the 2005 romantic-comedy movie Hitch, Will Smith stars as Alex Hitchens, a professional matchmaker (or consultant as Hitch calls himself), who teaches ordinary men how to successfully pursue beautiful women.
“High School Musical 3″ won two Emmy® Awards, a DGA Award, an Imagen Award, a Director’s Guild of America Award, and a Billboard Music Award for Soundtrack of the Year. It arrived on Blu-ray and DVD on February 17th, 2009.
Miracle at St. Anna is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Released in theaters on September 26, 2008, Miracle at St. Anna just came out on Blu-Ray and DVD on February 10, 2009.
Blindness (Miramax) with Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo opened in theaters on 3 October 2008 and is coming to DVD on February 10, 2009.
Mary Poppins was released on Tuesday, January 27th, in a two-disc 45th anniversary edition set.
New in Town, the cute comedy from Lionsgate and Gold Circle Films, is a timely and very appropriate movies for these economic times.
Finding Jesus in New in Town – Movie Preview
New in Town is the new romantic comedy from Lionsgate which premieres on January 30, 2009.
New in Town is the new romantic comedy from Lionsgate which premieres on January 30, 2009.
Dark Water starring Jennifer Connelly is a 2005 American horror film.
Swing Vote (Touchstone Pictures) releases to Blu-ray + DVD in North America on January 13
One of Hollywood’s all-time favorite leading ladies can now appear in your home as “Funny Face” (1957)just arrived on DVD this week from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Audrey Hepburn returns to the screen on DVD for Paramount Home Entertainment’s Centennial Collection in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Brideshead Revisited, based on Evelyn Waugh’s novel by the same name, is a story of love, power, and desire in patrician England during the 1920′s and into the 1940s.
Comparing “I Am Legend” with Will Smith to “The Last Man on Earth” with Vincent Price
My reviews of two recently-viewed movies: “Blood Diamond” and “The New World”
Ghost Town, a romantic comedy starring Tea Leoni, Greg Kinnear, and Ricky Gervais just released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 28.
The action/thriller Eagle Eye releases on DVD and Blu-ray on December 28, 2008, starring Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, and Billy Bob Thornton
The Secret Life of the American Teenager Vol. 6 Peddles ‘A New Kind of Family’ to American Teens
Volume 6 of the overly-promiscuous “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” kicks off with Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley – 19) telling Ricky Underwood (Daren Kagasoff – 23) that she is ready to have sex with him and they should both go get tested.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Volume Three with Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, Kenny Baumann – Moral Poison for Teens
I have tried to find some merit in The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but the rare moments of inspiration were all used up by Volume Three.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Season 2 DVD with Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, Kenny Baumann
The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Season Two, stars Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, Kenny Baumann, Mark Derwin and Megan Park.
A review of the sequel to The Little Mermaid as the adventures of Ariel, Eric and their aquatic friends continue in this new Special Edition
The Duchess, the story of a young noblewoman who marries Britain’s most powerful peer and becomes the toast of London, arrives on DVD and Blu-ray December 28th from Paramount Home Entertainment.
A review of the movie “Horton Hears a Who” which just released on DVD and Blu-Ray on December 9
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Collector’s Edition DVD – Review Viewers are invited to return to the magical world of Narnia in the second installment of C.S. Lewis’ timeless epic, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
I sink my teeth into the movie “Twilight” and discuss the highs and lows!
The Day the Earth Stood Still will be released as a Special Edition Blu-ray Disc (BD) and a two-disc DVD on December 2, 2008
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Bonus Movie Articles:
A Big Week for Twilight Fans as Twilight DVD Releases
The week of March 20, 2009, was a big week for fans of Twilight!
Voyage of the Dawn Treader to Set Sail with Twentieth Century Fox – It was just announced that Twentieth Century Fox agreed to partner with Walden Media and will pick up where Disney left off in December to co-finance the third movie in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series.
Disney Unveils Blu-ray & DVD Combo Packs – Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is offering buyers quality and long-term value when they purchase their favorite Disney Blu-ray movies on new Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs.
Disney Shuts the Book on Chronicles of Narnia, Will Not Produce Dawn Treader – The Walt Disney Company announced it is shutting the book on the “Chronicles of Narnia,” deciding against co-producing and distributing “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Favorite Holiday Movies of Gospel Artists & Entertainers – A list of the movies recommended by gospel recording artists and other Christian entertainers including Kevin Max of DC Talk, Dan Meyer (sword swallower), Bob Halligan of Ceili Rain, and 30 more gospel artists.
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1. Recent Movie Reviews: Fireproof, Marley & Me, Slumdog Millionaire, etc. « From the Desk of Kathryn Darden | March 27, 2009 at 3:20 pm
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Sabino Flores | August 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Hi. I’ve searched many book review sites with a Christian perspective unable to find anything on a book for ‘tweens’ entitled Zamora’s Ultimate Challenge by M.K. Scott. Please, can you help me? Thanks. Anita Flores
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kathryndarden | August 19, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Sure, just go to Amazon where Zamora’s Ultimate Challenge by M.K. Scott is on sale for $11.99
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Tim Ostermeyer | January 9, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Kathryn, I have written a Christian children book with photos I took of baby Snow Monkeys in spring, fall, and winter. The children will learn the following from the book:
1) How to pray
2) Fruit of the Spirit
3) 10 Bible Verses
4) Shows how the 6 forms of evolution are scientifcally incorrect
Let me know if you would like to review this Xulon award winning book. I could send you a free copy to review.
Thanks, Tim Ostermeyer