Written by admin on Dec 11th, 2007 | Filed under:
Blu-Ray Reviews
I’d like to think that I possess an open mind and am willing to try new things in the world of cinema. However there are some cinematic experiences that I just can’t get into. In the case of Rent, this was bordering on unendurable awkwardness. Never having seen the musical on stage, I wasn’t sure what the fuss what about. I can honestly say that I still don’t know, and it’s probably better that way for me.
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Written by admin on Dec 4th, 2007 | Filed under:
Blu-Ray Reviews
The summer of 2007 was crowded. Perhaps unreasonably so, as the studios played a game of oneupmanship in an attempt to corral as much of the almighty entertainment dollar as possible. Hot on the heels of the mega success that was Spider-Man 3, Disney released the final film in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, At World’s End. The previous installment, Dead Man’s Chest, had reached a financial boiling point, becoming the first film to reach $100 million in two days. However, the story left many critics cold, who didn’t like the overly convoluted plotting or the abrupt and dark ending. Still, the hype machine went into high gear, with giant billboards, internet ads, TV spots, and more. But did the film live up to expectations?
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