Monday, February 16, 2015

Dumb and Dumber to Blu-ray Review...


THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! 
JIM CARREY AND JEFF DANIELS RETURN AS EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DUMBEST DUO DIRECTED BY PETER AND BOBBY FARRELLY

DUMB AND DUMBER TO

INCLUDING AN ALTERNATE OPENING, DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON DIGITAL HD ON FEBRUARY 3, 2015
ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK INCLUDING BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET™ ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Two decades after Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ endearingly dense pairing spun slapstick comedy into box office gold in Dumb and Dumber, the long-awaited sequel, Dumb and Dumber To, arrives on Digital HD on February 3, 2015 and on DVD and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and On Demand on February 17, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber; There’s Something about Mary; Me, Myself and Irene) the Dumb and Dumber To  Blu-ray™ Combo Pack offers hilarious extra belly laughs including an alternate opening, deleted and extended scenes, and a multi-part feature that takes viewers behind the scenes of the no-holds-barred comedy.


The side-splitting sequel also stars Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street), Kathleen Turner (Marley & Me, Romancing the Stone), Laurie Holden (“The Walking Dead,” Silent Hill), Rachel Melvin (My Funny Valentine, “Days of Our Lives”), and Steve Tom (“Major Crimes,” Seven Pounds).

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as Lloyd and Harry in the sequel to the smash hit that took the physical comedy and kicked it in the nuts: Dumband Dumber To. The original film’s directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given. Along for the ride are co-stars Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, and Rob Riggle.

The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™.
  • Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
  • DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
  • DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
Bonus Features Exclusive to Blu-ray™
  • Alternate Opening
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • What’s so Smart about Dumb and Dumber To? From stress relief to providing a new perspective on life, the film’s cast and crew and the author of Psychology for Dummies make the case for why you sometimes need to step back from the seriousness of life and just get dumb.
Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ and DVD

  • That’s Awesome! – The Story Of Dumb And Dumber To
    • Chapter 1 – “I Like it a Lot” – The Beginning—Join Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels and the Farrelly Brothers on-set as they give you the hows, whats, whys and huhs behind making dumb magic all over again.
    • Chapter 2 – “Gotcha” – The Cast
    • Chapter 2.5 – “That’s Insane!” – The Cameos—Meet the fan favorites, powerful executives, brilliant musicians, and comedy legends who pop up throughout the film in surprising (and surprisingly dumb) ways!
    • Chapter 3 – “We’re Gunna Need Some Wheels” – The Cars—Take a ride on the Zamboni, go inside the hearse, and discover the story behind the triumphant return of the Mutt Cutts van in this fun piece!
    • Chapter 4 – “That’s Commitment!” – The Stunts— This chapter offers a high-paced peek into just a few of the hilarious stunts involved in the making of this movie.
    • Chapter 5 – “There’s No Diamonds In Here” – The Editorial—Step into the edit bay with acclaimed comedy editor Steve Rasch (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) to learn about how some of the movie’s most memorable scenes came together.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Blu-ray™:
Street Date: February 17, 2015
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Rating: PG-13

Our Review: 

I was so happy when they made another Dumb and Dumber movie! I really loved the first one and this second one doesn't disappoint. There are so many funny parts in this movie. If you like to laugh out loud when watching movies, then you will love Dumb and Dumber to. I loved it when they found their dog car that they had in the first movie. They are so happy! Then right after they start driving it, they go off a jump and the car falls apart. It was hilarious when they set off to find Harry's daughter from her address on an envelope. After driving for a while they end up back at the same house they left from. They did this because they were looking at the return address and not the mailing address. Another part I loved, is when they are driving a hearse next to a school bus. All of the kids are looking at the hearse then Loyd opens the curtain. His face is white and red with stuff all over it that looked like blood. The kids all scream, but then it shows him eating a powdered sugar donut with raspberry filling and that's what's all over his face. The kids all laugh and think he's really funny.

There are some pretty fun special features too. The alternate opening was pretty good. I also liked "what's so smart about dumb and dumber to" there are plenty more features too, like deleted/extended scenes, gag reel and "that's awesome!" the story of dumb and dumber to.

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*
Posted by Shauna at 8:51 AM 3 comments

Friday, February 6, 2015

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Review...


Disney's heartwarming comedy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere and On-Demand February 10th! The film stars Steve Carell (Crazy, Stupid, Love, TV's The Office) as Ben Cooper, Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyer's Club, TV's Alias) as Kelly Cooper and Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes) as Alexander Cooper. 

Bonus Features: Alexander…In Real Life, Snappy Crocs & Punch Roos: The Australian Outback Party, Walkabout: A Video Diary, And The Delightful, Magnificent, Very Good Bloopers "Hurricane" by the Vamps - Music Video 
                 
Ratings: “PG” in US; “PG” in Canada; (bonus materials are not rated)

Feature Run Time: Approximately 81 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1  - 16x9 – Widescreen

Languages: English, French and Spanish




Our review:

 This is a good movie so we were super excited to get it on Blu-ray! We felt bad for Alexander when everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong. He makes a wish on his birthday that all of his family would know what it's like to have a bad day. Then his brother wakes up with a huge pimple on his forehead and it's prom night. His sister wakes up with a cold and she is suppose to sing in a Peter Pan play that day. The mom wakes up late and tries to leave for work but her car battery is dead. The whole house is chaotic. There are so many funny parts in this movie you will love it! I loved the part when Dick Van Dyke was doing a book reading. There was a misprint in the book and he kept saying the wrong word over and over. It was so funny. It was cool to see how everything worked out and Alexander's birthday party was a huge success and the whole family had fun together. With all of the bad things that kept happening to them, it made them even closer as a family.

There are some fun bonus features too. I liked Alexander...in Real Life. This talks about the original book and has the real Alexander. He tells us how things were for him as a kid and what happened when his mom wrote this book about him. Also there are bloopers and the Australian Outback yard party that shows you all the animals in the film. And plenty more bonus features.  

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*
Posted by Shauna at 11:15 PM 8 comments

Saturday, January 10, 2015

THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW SEASON 1 PART 2: FUNNY SIDE UP DVD REVIEW...


IT’S HILARIOUS CAT AND MOUSE HIGH JINKS ON
THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW SEASON 1 PART 2: FUNNY SIDE UP




AVAILABLE JANUARY 13, 2015
FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Two-Disc Set Includes Over Four Hours of New Tom and Jerry Cartoons


Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) is excited to announce an all-new animated TV series with
more laughs, chases and races when everyone’s favorite cat and mouse duo storm back on the scene in
The Tom and Jerry Show Season 1 Part 2: Funny Side Up! The two-disc set includes over four hours of
new Tom and Jerry cartoons, comprises of 13 episodes and retails for $19.97 SRP.

The timeless adventures of Tom and Jerry are back in a brand-new TV show the whole family can enjoy! The pursuit takes off as Tom, Jerry and the gang fly through unfriendly skies in Just Plane Nuts. Detectives Tom and Jerry are on the case to find Spike’s missing dog bones in Bone Dry. Love is in the air when a mad scientist transports Tom and Jerry to Paris to meet a girl cat and a girl mouse in Molecular Break Up. Jerry and Tuffy cause havoc on a luxury cruise liner in Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’. These and several other hilarious episodes are featured in this entertaining set.
 
“With cutting-edge animation and innovative story-telling, The Tom and Jerry Show, has brought a classic cartoon to a brand-new generation of viewers,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation Marketing. She added, “The Tom and Jerry Show Season 1 Part 2: Funny Side Up will delight viewers of all ages. We’re delighted to bring another entertaining Tom and Jerry release to consumers.”
 
Originally created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Tom and Jerry emerged during Hollywood’s golden age of animation and became one of the most popular cartoon series in existence. The shorts focus on the never-ending rivalry between Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse. The plots of each short usually center on Tom’s attempts to capture Jerry. Jerry however, is clever and quick on his feet so Tom hardly ever manages to catch him.

Featured Shorts:

·         Turn About/The Plight Before Christmas
·         Tuffy Love/Poof!
·         Top Cat/Mummy Dearest
·         Domestic Kingdom/Molecular Break Up
·         Just Plane Nuts/Pets Not Welcome
·         Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’/Road Trippin’
·         Magic Mirror/Bone Dry
·         My Bot-y Guard/Little Quacker and Mister Fuzzy Hide
·         Pipeline/No Brain, No Gain
·         Cat Napped/Black Cat
·         Hunger Strikes/Gravi-Tom
·         Ghost Party/Cat-Astrophe
·         Curse Case Scenario/Say Cheese

 My Review:

 Oh my heck, Tom and Jerry are so cute together! This is a classic cartoon that never gets old. I loved them as a kid and I still love to watch them. It's so funny watching Tom always trying to catch Jerry. But Jerry out smarts Tom every time. Then when you add Spike the dog into the mix you can't help but laugh out loud. I can't wait until my granddaughter is old enough to watch these with us. I know she is going to love them!

 This DVD has over 4 hours of Tom and Jerry cartoons on 2 discs. My hubby and I couldn't stop watching them. We had plenty of laughs, as it brought back old memories of watching these two chase after each other. I really liked the episode that Tom and Jerry decided to call a truce for the holidays. As they were helping Santa Claus put presents under the tree, Jerry pulled a present out of the bag that said Jerry on it. When he checked the list, it had Tom on the naughty list. There were no presents for Tom. Jerry hurried and switched the tag on his present to say Tom on it. Then when Tom noticed there were no more presents in the bag and Jerry wouldn't get one, he hurried and switched the tag to say Jerry on it so Jerry wouldn't feel left out. It was so cute. Then after Santa saw this, he put Tom back on the nice list and gave him a present too.

 Everyone in the family will love these cartoons no matter how old they are. We are happy to add this to our DVD collection!

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*
Posted by Shauna at 7:38 PM 3 comments

Friday, January 9, 2015

Get On Up Blu-ray Review...


THE RIVETING TRUE STORY OF ‘GODFATHER OF SOUL’ JAMES BROWN
FROM PRODUCERS MICK JAGGER AND BRIAN GRAZER AND
THE DIRECTOR OF THE HELP

GET ON UP

ON DIGITAL HD DECEMBER 9, 2014
AND DVD, BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK JANUARY 6, 2015
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Pioneering American music icon James Brown goes from rags to rhythm-and-blues royalty in Get On Up, a spectacular portrait of the life of the charismatic performer!  

Director Tate Taylor follows up his Oscar-nominated breakout film, The Help, with an explosively soul-packed story filled with stunning remixes of Brown’s original recordings, dramatic recreations of the singer’s memorable stage moments and a mesmerizing star performance by Chadwick Boseman (42) as “The Godfather of Soul.” The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also features over an hour of bonus material, including never-before-seen interviews with the filmmakers and cast, extended and deleted scenes and additional unforgettable musical performances.

James Brown’s ferocity, talent and ambition propelled him from his hardscrabble South Carolina roots to some of the most prestigious musical venues in the world, earning him a reputation as “the hardest working man in show business.” Get On Up takes audiences behind the scenes of his brilliant, six-decade-long career for an uncensored look at the turbulent forces that drove the legendary performer.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™. 
  • Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
  • DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
  • DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
Bonus Features on Blu-Ray™ and DVD
  • Long Journey to the Screen– Producers Mick Jagger and Brian Grazer spent 14 years bringing Get On Up to the screen. In this short feature, they discuss why James Brown is such a compelling subject, as well as their own memories of meeting the superstar, the rocky road to the screen and how they joined forces to bring the film to life.
  • Chadwick Boseman: Meet Mr. James Brown– The filmmakers discuss why they chose Chadwick Boseman to embody the legendary ‘Godfather of Soul’ and what it took for him to learn to sing and dance (and do the splits!) like James Brown.
  • The Get On Up Family– Director Tate Taylor and producers Brian Grazer and Mick Jagger talk about the extensive search for the perfect actors to play bring James Brown’s life story to the screen.
  • Tate Taylor’s Master Class – The director’s extended take on a key scene in the film showcases the actors in an unscripted performance
  • Feature Commentary with Director and Producer Tate Taylor

Bonus Features Exclusively on Blu-Ray™
  • On Stage with the Hardest Working Man– Compare the film’s depiction of Brown’s performances in Vietnam, at the TAMI Show and the Apollo with the real thing using archival footage of the actual events.
  • The Founding Father of Funk – Producers Mick Jagger and Brian Grazer join select cast members and recording artists to talk about the real James Brown and the influence he had on the world around him.
  • Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
  • Full Song Performances
  • Extended Song Performances

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Blu-ray™:
Street Date: January 6, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61131466
Running Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating:PG-13 for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations.
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (French, Spanish)
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
Street Date: January 6, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61131465
Running Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating:PG-13 for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations.
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 / DVS DD 2.0^2 and, DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (French, Spanish)
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French


Our Review:
Get on up is a great movie! It was interesting to see James Brown climb to be the Godfather of soul. He had a hard time as a kid and both of his parents ended up leaving him. So it was amazing to see how he overcame his rough childhood through music. Throughout the movie he is self-centered and orders people around. Then by the end of the movie he realizes how much certain people mean to him and how much he needs them in his life. The last song he sang in the movie is very powerful and you can feel the love he has for his good friend Byrd. I thought it was really cool how James stopped a riot from happening when he was playing at Madison Square Garden after Martin Luther King was killed. Another thing I liked is how he had great ideas and people would say "that won't work". But when he made them do it his way everyone loved it.

There are some pretty cool special features too! Extended scenes, deleted scenes, full song performances, Chadwick Boseman: Meet Mr. James Brown, The get on up family and so much more. I really liked the "Long journey to the screen". It was interesting to see how this movie was 14 yrs in the making. It couldn't be made until after Mick Jagger bought the rights to the songs.

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*
Posted by Shauna at 9:10 AM 4 comments

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Gordmans 2014 Holiday Review and Giveaway...


My family absolutely loves Gordmans!!

 I am excited to tell you about some great things they have going on...


With the holidays fast approaching, Gordmans has great gift ideas for the entire family, including the pets!

 I had so much fun shopping for holiday items...


The staff were awesome and so helpful and friendly! I got all of my Christmas cards, tags, wrapping paper and gift bags from the Holiday Home section. 


Look how adorable these outdoor Minnie and Mickey yard decorations are...


This standing elf is sure to light up the children's faces as soon as they see him!


Next, I had to buy this cute Olaf shirt since he is my favorite character from the movie...


I had to join the Frozen frenzy since Frozen is the hot gift this year! Gordmans’ Frozen merchandise includes apparel, accessories, bedding, furniture, wall décor, toys and more.

My family had so much fun on our shopping spree! We also got the boys some new pants, socks and slippers. Our last stop was in the baby department to get our precious new granddaughter some fun new outfits!

 Since all of Gordmans merchandise is up to 60% off department store prices, this is for sure the place to do all of your holiday shopping!


 Gordmans can also help you create the perfect holiday party outfit and the memorable holiday party, whether it’s Christmas or New Year’s Eve!


So what are you waiting for!? Print this coupon below and head on over to Gordmans and have a blast shopping!


Make sure and visit Gordmans on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube!

Thank you so very much Gordmans for the amazing products and customer service!!

Now here's the really exciting part...

I get to give one lucky winner a $25 Gordmans Gift Card!!


Enter to win this giveaway below...

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Friday, December 12, 2014

PEEPS 2014 Holiday Review...


PEEPS Brand Marshmallow is making the holiday season more festive with new flavors and shapes!

 My family really likes the new PEEPS Minions from the "Despicable Me" movie! They are so cute and taste great.


Two more of our favorites are the Gingerbread and Chocolate Mousse flavored ones. Perfect for Christmas! I didn't show these to my boys yet. They are going to be excited Christmas morning when they get them.



Check out some more of the fun new products below...


We think it is super cool that some of the above even have milk chocolate! YUMMY! These are not only festive, but taste delicious! PEEPS make perfect gifts and stocking stuffers! Make sure to also check out Cookin with PEEPS for some great ideas.

 Watch the 2014 PEEPS Christmas Commercial below...

Make sure and visit the PEEPS links below...

Thank you Peeps for the excellent products, customer service and also for donating to the Serving Others This Holiday Season project!

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion. The PEEPS® product, information and gift have been provided by Just Born Quality Confections.*
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