Parental Guidance Blu-ray Review...

Parental Guidance is coming out on Blu-ray & DVD March 26, 2013!!

Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei prove that laughter is relative in this hilarious comedy that’s fun for the whole family!

Old-school grandparents Artie (Crystal) and Diane (Midler) get more than they bargained for when they get stuck babysitting their type-A daughter’s (Tomei) overprotected kids. But things go from hectic to hysterical when Artie realizes the kids are running the house with their newfangled technology. By playing by his own rules, which include sugary snacks, old fashioned games and tough love, Artie manages to outsmart the kids and achieve the impossible- bring the family closer together! 

Special Features:

Parental Guidance Blu-ray Special Features
    ●    Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Andy Fickman
    ●    Audio Commentary with Director Andy Fickman and Billy Crystal
    ●    Gag Reel
    ●    FXM Productions Presents: In Character with Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei 

Parental Guidance Blu-ray Combo Pack
Release Date:	March 26, 2013
U.S. Rating:	PG
Total Run Time:	105 minutes

This is a fun family friendly movie that adults and kids will love! I think most people can relate to the characters. Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei are all great actors and they are amazing together in this move. I loved the part when the kids eat cake and they normally aren't allowed to eat sugar. It's so funny watching them and the mess they make. I loved watching Diane (Better Midler) threaten the violin teacher for yelling at her granddaughter.  Then watching them interact with each other the rest of the movie. This movie has plenty of laughs and some tender moments too.

The Blu-ray special features are also great. There is a long gag real which is always fun to watch. Also are a bunch of deleted scenes and in character with Billy, Bette and Marisa. This will make a perfect family night movie! I recommend Parental Guidance to everyone it's fantastic!

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LINCOLN Blu-ray Review...

47 TOTAL WINS AND 108 TOTAL NOMINATIONS = TWO OSCARS®, A GOLDEN GLOBE®, A BAFTA & AFI “MOVIE OF THE YEAR”

The Most Acclaimed Motion Picture-Drama of the Year, Is Now the Most Highly Anticipated Blu-ray™ Release Available For In-Home

Purchase and Viewing Beginning March 26, 2013!

One of the year’s most critically acclaimed and best reviewed motion picture dramas of the year, DreamWorks Pictures and Steven Spielberg’s “LINCOLN” arrives in North America on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand platforms on March 26, 2013 and Internationally on Digital HD beginning on April 24^th and Blu-ray/ DVD on May 8^th. With two Academy Award^®-wins for “Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role” & “Best Achievement In Production Design”; a Golden Globe for “Best Performance by An Actor In A Motion Picture-Drama”; a BAFTA for “Leading Actor”; and AFI “Movie Of The Year,” “LINCOLN” is this year’s must-own motion picture to add to any collection!

As a 2013 Oscar^® and Golden Globe^® Award-winner for his performance as America’s 16^th president, Daniel Day-Lewis leads an all-star cast including Academy Award^® winners Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field. Also starring David Strathaim, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader, “LINCOLN” is based on a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. The film is scored by multiple Oscar-winner John Williams.

Inspired by the true-life events confronting Abraham Lincoln and his monumental moral and political challenge to amend the United States Constitution to permanently abolish slavery, “LINCOLN” is a rich and compelling historical and human drama that has been hailed as one of the best film of the year. In-depth bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack takes viewers behind-the-scenes of director Spielberg’s life-long fascination with Lincoln and the 12 years it took to bring the story of one of history’s and mankind’s greatest triumphs to the screen.

From DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, in association with Participant Media, “LINCOLN” is directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, with a screenplay by Tony Kushner, based in part on the book “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

In North America, “LINCOLN” will be available for in-home viewing as follows:

4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Super Set (Blu-ray + Bonus Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)

Bonus Features Include:

· The Journey To Lincoln—Steven Spielberg and his collaborators discuss the challenges and excitement of bringing this story of a complex and very human president to the screen.

· A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia—Steven Spielberg and team discuss the historical significance of Richmond, Virginia, and why they chose to shoot the film there.

· In The Company Of Character—Delve into Daniel Day-Lewis’ portrayal of Lincoln, and discover the authenticity and openness created by the actors and filmmakers on set.

· Crafting The Past—Examine the re-creation of Lincoln’s era through authentic period details in production design, costume and makeup.

· Living With Lincoln—Follow Steven Spielberg, the cast and crew through the shooting of the film, from the battle at Jenkins’ Ferry, through the epic 13th Amendment showdown in the House of Representatives, to Lincoln’s tragic end.

· In Lincoln’s Footsteps—Explore the film’s editing, sound design, and the subtle yet poignant musical score by John Williams, and discover how relevant and inspiring Lincoln still is today.

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack  (1-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD)

Bonus Features Include:

· The Journey To Lincoln

· A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia

1-Disc DVD

Bonus Features Include:

· The Journey to Lincoln

Internationally, “LINCOLN” will be available on Digital HD beginning April 24^th and the Blu-ray and DVD will begin releasing May 8^th.  Territory release dates, product configurations and bonus materials may vary per market. The international Blu-ray will contain the same six bonus features as the North America Super Set and the DVD special features will include “The Journey to Lincoln” and “Crafting the Past.”

DISC SPECIFICATIONS: 

Street Date: March 26, 2013

Rating: PG-13

Feature Run Time: Approx. 150 minutes

Daniel Day Lewis does a great job playing Lincoln. This movie really makes you appreciate all that Lincoln did for our Nation. It was interesting to see the events happening in the the last few months of his life. I was amazed to see the people that worked with Lincoln do everything they could to get the votes he needed to pass the 13th amendment. Sally Field did a remarkable job as Mary Todd Lincoln. She was the perfect person to play Lincoln's wife. I thought it was powerful when they were talking about letting their son Robert enlist in the Army, Mary said if he dies in the war you will have to answer to me sir! I liked seeing the House of Representatives in session and arguing about what to do with the 13th amendment. This film won a lot of awards and I can see why. The story is great and the Actors do an amazing job! 

There are a ton of special features on the Blu-ray. There is even a separate disc loaded with just special features. I liked watching how they decided on the actors to play certain characters. I also enjoyed watching how they made the movie. It was nice to see how welcoming the people of Virginia were to Steven Spielberg and the rest of the cast and crew. 

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Stay connected with the exciting “LINCOLN” release:

· Like the Facebook page at facebook.com/LincolnMovie

· Follow on Twitter at @LincolnMovie

· Visit the website at TheLincolnMovie.com

· View videos at YouTube.com/LincolnMovie

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Wreck-It Ralph 3D Review...

Disney's WRECK-IT RALPH Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, SD Digital and On-Demand Debuts March 5, 2013! 

From Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Wreck-It Ralph” takes viewers on a hilarious journey.  For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman). The film is directed by Emmy^®-winner Rich Moore. 

Featuring an all-star voice cast including Jack McBrayer as the voice of Fix It Felix, Jr. and Jane Lynch as the voice of Sgt. Calhoun, plus breakthrough bonus features that take viewers even deeper into the world of video games, Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” has something for every player. Over an hour of all-new bonus material is featured on the Digital and Blu-ray Combo Pack, including deleted and alternate scenes, the theatrical short “Paperman,” plus much more.

Bonus Materials Overview for These Products:

Includes: 

· Bit by Bit: Creating the Worlds of “Wreck-It Ralph” – Fans of the film will get a look at five new worlds created for “Wreck-It Ralph.” The short takes viewers into Game Central Station with the artists who brought Sugar Rush, Hero’s Duty and Fix It Felix Jr. to life.

· Alternate & Deleted Scenes – Four separate scenes are highlighted with an introduction and optional audio commentary from director Rich Moore.

· Video Game Commercials – Viewers can check out the commercials created for the video games featured in the film - Fix It Felix Jr., Sugar Rush, Hero’s Duty and Fix It Felix Hammer.

· “Paperman” – This animated short film played in theaters before “Wreck It Ralph.” It tells the story of a young man in an office who sees the girl of his dreams in a skyscraper window across the street. But how can he get her attention?

Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Materials

Includes:

· Disney Intermission: The Gamer’s Guide to “Wreck-It-Ralph” – When the film is paused, host Chris Hardwick appears on screen to guide viewers through a series of 10 video segments offering an inside look at the many video game references, Disney references and other hidden surprises featured in the film.

Feature Run Time: Approximately 101 minutes                                           

 

Rating: Feature Film: “PG” in U.S. and Canada

“Paperman”: “G” 

Additional Bonus Features Not Rated 

Stay connected with the latest news and information about “Wreck It Ralph”: 
· “Like” on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph 
· Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DisneyAnimation 
· Website and Mobile Site: www.Disney.com/WreckItRalph 

Our Review:

My hubby loves going to the arcade and playing video games. He was so excited to see Wreck-It Ralph because it's all about video games. Seeing this movie in 3D was awesome! The 3D technology makes the characters come to life. We liked the creativity of what happens after the arcade closes and the characters go about their life outside of the game. I felt bad for Ralph having to live in the dump and sleep on bricks. He just wants to be a good guy and not live in the dump anymore. It was fun seeing all the old video games referenced, like Qbert, Pac-man and Tapper. I loved the little girl in the Sugar Rush game. When she first meets Ralph, she starts mimicking him. She is really funny and makes you laugh throughout the movie. Ralph doesn't like her at first but then when he sees her being bullied by the other girls he stands up for her and they become good friends. 

There are some fun special features too. I loved the Disney intermission. When you pause the movie to go get a drink or something, it gives you information and insights on the characters. It will keep your kids entertained while you step away for a minute. Then you can resume the movie where you left off. I found myself pausing the movie just to get more info on the characters and learn more about the movie.

The paperman short is pretty good too and it's always interesting watching the making of the movie.

This is a good family movie that everyone will enjoy!

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