Cowboys & Aliens 2011

I give this movie a strong 4.2 out of 5 and about an 80% on RT although if I could I would give it like an 88%. This movie is pure summer entertainment, so grab some corn and some beverages and sit back to enjoy a movie like no other, really like no other. I have never seen a combination and blending of two drastically different genres, and here lye's the rub, Jon Favreau does a wonderful job with it. Many have tried before to do something as such with the western and have failed miserably, for example look at the train wreck that was Wild Wild West. From the moment the film starts I was and you will be sucked into it immediately wondering whats going on, who is this guy, and where is he going and you cant wait to find out the mysteries surrounding this person. Now The premise here is that of a simple western story and a motif that has been hit so many times in the genre, an old an familiar western story and feel. Then there is the Story of the Aliens which is also a very traditional take on an alien film in the Sci Fi genre. By themselves they are both not too spectacular, however when you blend them together you get something you have truly never seen and it is quite a treat. The acting is pretty solid, you get a traditional but solid performance of what we expect to get out of Harrison Ford. It also boggles my mind how great of shape he has stayed in and how great he looks for a dude that is getting up there in age. You also have a strong performance from Daniel Craig, he struggles with hiding his accent sometimes but it is rare and most people will not even notice, and overall he lends himself quite well to the western settings. The beautiful and talented Olivia Wilde rounds out the cast and she was wonderful to watch as always both with her acting and her looks. There is one scene where it focuses in on her bright green eyes and they were one of the most beautiful sights mine eyes have ever seen. Finally that brings me to a personal favorite of mine and a bonus to the already solid cast and that is what Jon Favreau refers to as his "secret weapon" Sam Rockwell. Rockwell is a treat in everything I have ever watched him in and this film is no exception. That brings me to the overall look of the film, it's great! Beautiful landscapes mixed with cool Alien effects but old west alien effects. I know that sounds weird but when you see it you will know. I really did not know what to expect when I saw this other than I knew I loved westerns and I knew I loved Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig, i mean they play two of the most Iconic film characters of all time so seeing them do their thing together was quite a treat. This movie is not the greatest thing you will ever see but it damn sure will entertain you and keep entertaining you through multiple viewings because the movie is just plain fun. Grab some tickets to this flick with ease and enjoy an experiment with film genres gone right. This is not just a great summer flick, its just a plain ol' fashioned good movie.

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Rango Blu-Ray

I give this Blu-Ray a 5 out of 5 for audio and 5 out of 5 for video. Let me start by saying weather you have seen this film or not  or even if you do not have any desire to, you need to watch this Blu-Ray! It is of the most outstanding quality and the 3rd best looking blu ray disc I have ever seen. Rango is also the best looking animated movie I have had the pleasure to watch on the format edging out Shrek Forever After. Its attention to detail is incredible, every drop of water looks so tasty, you can see every scale of Rango's face, every feather in the owl mariachi band (yep you read that right) every grain of sand in the desert covered town named Dirt. Every aspect of it is incredible and audio and videophiles should ad it to their collection without any hesitation, its that good! Black levels are perfect, sunsets look like you are looking through a window and character detail is off the charts. Enough about the blu ray though lets talk about the film itself, it is a very unique and very cool movie. I have never really seen anything like it and Nickelodeon studios now has my attention in the world of animated films. Rango is easily the best animated movie I have watched in 2011 I didn't catch it in the theatre but it could not have been a better experience than the blu ray. This is a very high recommendation for most folks and an easy blind buy for blu ray video enthusiasts and at its cheap price point its really a no brainer to grab this one. Not sure how much longer it lasts but you can get a 5 dollar off manufacturers coupon but only for a limited time at http://www.rangocoupon.com/. and last I checked best buy had it for 19.99. Minus the coupon and you can get the Blu-ray with dvd and digital copy for 14.99 that kind of price is incredible. Take advantage peoples.

Captain America (2011)

I give this movie a 5 out of 5 stars and a 100% on RT. We have been waiting years to get a good Captain America film, was it worth the wait? The answer is an absolute YES! Marvel really did it right with this one, I consider it to be their second best film out of all of the films they have made. Yep, right behind X-Men First Class. Cap does everything right, I was enthralled with the story right from the start. It’s hard to know what to expect when you have expectations built up so much in your head but this movie somehow managed to exceed them! The movie is your standard super hero stuff and it’s also something totally new. You get to enjoy the same super hero movie antics such as thrilling fight scenes, dangerous chases, and a bit of well-timed humor and Cap has all of that, however what the viewer is not used to is watching a superhero movie not set in modern times. Like X-Men first class it takes place in a different time period offering the viewers a whole different world to experience the super hero story in. Captain America is set in the 40's not the 60's like X-Men First Class so the viewer gets to enjoy some really great setting out of the World War II era. They nail the look and feel of it very well. They manage to find a way to make the Captain America we love and make him relevant in a real world setting. Not like Christopher Nolan’s Batman epics but just that of being able to logically explain a man wearing an outfit like Cap's and it also addresses how he was kicking ass back then and still kicking ass in the present. Chris Evans does a fantastic job as Steve Rodgers aka Captain America as well as his supporting cast. Tommy Lee Jones is always a treat and was no different in this film, i love Tommy Lee and was glad to see him involved. Hugo Weaving plays an excellent villain in Red Skull and the makeup and effects were outstanding. Mu only real complaint about Red Skull is I wanted more a backstory than what was given in the film, but it’s a very minor complaint. This movie wraps up the comic book major movies for the year and it does it with a bang letting us know that Marvel is in the business of churning out quality comic book films as all three of their big releases this year were highly excellent and praised by critics and fans alike. he next time we see Marvel in the theatres will be for The Avengers and The Amazing Spiderman which I expect to be awesome beyond belief, well The Avengers at least. In the end Captain America is more than a good summer film it’s a great superhero/comic film. It has a great and beloved character and it gives him the movie he deserves. This movie is a no brainer so get out there and see it, it awesome! Also if you are going and are wondering if it’s worth the extra to 3-D or not to 3-D, do it. Pay the extra cash the 3-D effects are pretty awesome and it adds some more awesome to an already awesome flick. Highly Highly Recommended! Oh yes and whatever you do make sure you STAY FOR THE END OF THE CREDITS!

The Fighter Blu-Ray

I give this film a 4.5 out of 5 for video and 4.5 of 5 for audio (DTS Master Audio Lossless) This Blu-Ray is a knockout from top to bottom. It looks almost as good as the movie is itself. The film makers look and feel are faithfully represented in this excellent disc. The movie itself is incredible, A textbook example of the finest acting one can witness while watching a movie. Amy Adams Mellisa Leo and Christian Bale specifically. Righfully so as Bale now has a little golden statue named Oscar to validate his performance as Dicky, just like Leo has a matching one for the portrayl of his mother. There should also be an honorable mention to Mark Wahlberg. Simply superb acting in every way! Throw in a superb underdog story and this film has eclipsed Rocky as my Favorite boxing movie of all time. Simply put this film is a knock out. My higest Recomendation!

Unstoppable Blu-Ray review

I give the video quality a 4 out of 5 and the audio a 5 of 5. (DTS Master Audio Lossless) This is a great looking Blu-Ray disc and the audio is even better. The normal stuff, clean, crisp image, very natural looking flesh tones, fine detail. The level of grain is a bit higher but that is no surprise as that is how Tony Scott likes his movies to look and feel, those are my thoughts on the disc, how about the movie? Well, I am a big fan of Tony Scott, I own all of his movies and this one rates right up at the top right next to True Romance. This was an exhilarating ride that the audience get to ride along with and one cant go wrong with Denzel. That's right the guy is so good I don't even need to say his last name, he is just that good. Grab the popcorn and enjoy. Highly recommended.

127 Hours Blu-Ray

I give the video on this disc a 4.5 and the DTS Master audio track a 5 out of 5. A few thoughts on the film first, A powerhouse acting performance from a young actor (James Franco) turning in his finest performance to date. This film along with Franco's performance is Raw, emotional, enthralling, intense, and disturbing. While it is easily Franco's finest hour( or 127, pun) on film it is also the best work of director Danny Boyle. I do not typically like Boyle, I find him to be slightly over indulgent, but rarely got that sense in this movie. Boyle is also a very visual director and this is by far his best looking movie, some very visually pleasing shots in this one. This is a movie that must be watched to see Franco's performance but this movie will stick with you not just from the acting but the overall experience, that will ensure that Franco and Boyle will be remembered come Oscar time. The Blu-Ray is just as exceptional. Danny Boyle always has a visual flair in the movies he directs and this is no different and it sparkles on Blu-Ray. A clean, crisp image and vivid dessert colors will light up your flat screen, a very solid blu-ray release for an excellent movie. Seriously this is a film not to be missed. Very Highly recommended!