This Week on Blu Ray - Iron Man 2 from Paramount Home Video. (Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack) (2010)

As Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) owns up to being Iron Man before the world press, Anton Vanko lies dying in Russia. Years ago, Anton worked with Tony's father to create a new source of energy.


But greed got the best of Anton, and now as he slips away, his son, Ivan (Mickey Rourke), vows to make Tony pay for the sins of his father. Meanwhile, Tony fends off efforts from smarmy Senator Stern (Garry Shandling) and military weapons expert Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) to divulge the secrets of his powerful Iron Man suit. The powers that be are concerned that Tony's technology may fall into the wrong hands -- fears that are soon confirmed when the cocky billionaire entrepreneur is confronted in front of the entire world by Ivan, who has built his own weapon using stolen Stark blueprints. Later, as Lt. Rhodes (Don Cheadle) wrestles with the decision to personally deliver Tony's suit to the military, Ivan finds an unlikely ally in the quest to destroy Iron Man; Stark Industries legal consultant Natalie Rushman (Scarlett Johansson) reveals her connection to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson); and Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) takes on some new responsibilities.

Disc Features:

Number of Discs: 1-Disc
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Audio:
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Jon Favreau)
Commentary by Jon Favreau
Creating Stark Expo
Practical Meets Digital
Music Video: "Shoot To Thrill"
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus

Overall: A far as sequels go, Iron Man 2 is better than most, but it's not everything it could have been, or what most people were hoping for. However there's plenty in to enjoy, and overall Iron Man 2 provides more entertainment, guilt-free, than anything you're likely to see this summer. But based on the first film and many sections of this one, we had reason to expect even more.

I gotta go the popcorn's ready. I'm Larry Bennett and "That's this week on Blu ray"

This Week on Blu Ray - Modern Family: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray] (2009) from Fox Home Entertainment

Come join the family for the hilarious and critically acclaimed breakout hit of the year! Featuring an all-star cast led by Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vargara, Julie Bowen, and Ty Burrell, Modern Family takes a refreshing and funny view of what it means to raise a family in this hectic day and age. Multi-cultural relationships, adoption, and same-sex marriage are just a few of the timely issues faced by the show’s three wildly-diverse broods. No matter the size or shape, family always comes first in this hilariously “modern” look at life, love, and laughter.

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 3
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: September 21, 2010
Run Time: 1197 minutes

Overall: Truly one of the funniest shows on TV right now. This "mockumentary" comedy series was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, people behind Frasier and Just Shoot me and is just as funny as these two. Show consists of great characters, excellent cast and expertly written scripts. This show is funniest on any network. Start with the pilot, you will love it.

I gotta go the popcorn's ready, I'm Larry Bennett and that's "This Week on Blu-ray"

This Week On Blu Ray - The Peacemaker from Paramount Home Video.

When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, brilliant U.S. nuclear specialist Dr. Julia Kelly discovers the accident is really part of a diabolical plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is crack Special Forces Colonel Thomas Devoe, whose brash, take-no-prisoners style clashes with Kelly’s more diplomatic approach. Putting aside their personal differences – and budding romance – the two begin a tumultuous partnership as they track down the stolen weapons, following a deadly trail of espionage and intrigue that culminates in an unauthorized air assault inside Russian territory. Now, it’s a race against time to uncover the last missing warhead...before it’s too late.

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Dreamworks Video
DVD Release Date: September 21, 2010
Run Time: 124 minutes

Overall: This is an action thriller and intelligent one at that. Clooney and Kidman are attractive leads whose personalities are designed to provide a subtext of romantic friction. This works very well throughout the film. The Peacemaker, while not highly original, is definetly one of the better action-thrillers to have come out in recent years. I really like the original DVD so this one was a real treat on Blu ray.

I gotta go the popcorn's ready, I'm Larry Bennett and That's this week on Blu ray.

This Week on Blu Ray - Glee Season 1 from Fox Home Entertainment

t was a choral rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" that first put Glee on the map, the thrilling end to an intriguing pilot episode that aired after American Idol in May 2009. After the full season began airing that fall, Glee became the most talked about show on TV, a musical-comedy-drama of colorful characters and soaring production numbers. Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) is a teacher at an Ohio high school who decides to coach the glee club (or show choir) that he belonged to when he was a student. The initial members are a ragtag bunch of social outcasts: born-for-Broadway diva Rachel (Leah Michele), big-voiced Mercedes (Amber Riley), wheelchair-bound Artie (Kevin McHale), stuttering goth girl Tina (Jenn Ushkowitz), and closeted gay Kurt (Chris Colfer). But things get interesting when the club starts to prepare for the sectional competition and manages to add some of the school's popular kids: quarterback Finn (Cory Monteith), his bullying teammate Puck (Mark Salling), and cheerleaders Quinn (Dianna Agron), Santana (Naya Rivera), and Brittany (Heather Morris), the final three planted as spies by Schuester's rival, internationally acclaimed cheerleading coach Sue (Jane Lynch). Meanwhile, a triangle develops among Will, his wife (Jessalyn Gilsig), and the school's obsessive-compulsive guidance counselor, Emma (Jayma Mays). Other relationships get tangled, faces are slushied, and Sue plots the club's destruction while tossing out plenty of zingers.

Special Features
All four discs have Glee music jukeboxes. The fourth disc also has:
Glee Sing-Along Karaoke
Staying in Step With Glee
Sue's Corner
Bite Their Style: Dress Like Your Favorite Gleek
The Power of Madonna
Making of a Showstopper
Welcome to McKinley!
Glee Music Video
Full Length Audition Pieces
Fox Movie Channel Presents Casting Session
Deconstructing Glee with Ryan Murphy
Dance Boot Camp
Jane Lynch A to Glee
Meet Jane Lynch
5 Things you don’t know about Jayma
7 Things you don’t know about Cory
6 Things you don’t know about Amber
7 Things you don’t know about Chris
Video Diaries

Overall: My wife and I love Glee. First off I am a music addict. I love music of all kinds. Second, I am a 56 year old male who probably breaks the age group geared for this show. Now that the first season is out on Blu-ray, I would encourage those who have heard about the show - who may have caught an episode or two - to start at the beginning and enjoy the Glee experience.

I gotta go the popcorn's ready, I'm Larry Bennett and "That's this week on Blu-ray"

This Week on Blu Ray - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] (2010) from Disney Home Video.

In the spirit of the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films transport you to the mystical lands of Persia for this wildly entertaining, epic action-adventure. It's a race against time when a rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly teams up with a rival princess (Gemma Arterton) to safeguard a magical dagger that gives its possessor the power to reverse time and rule the world. Filled with death-defying escapes and unexpected twists at every turn - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time is a fun-filled adventure that will keep your pulse pounding long after the credits end.

Special Features
Blu-ray Bonus features:
• CineExplore: The Sands Of Time - Take control of the dagger and use it to unlock secrets behind your favorite scenes! Turn back time and uncover over 40 spellbinding segments - Including "Walking Up Walls", "Filming In Morocco", and "Ostrich Jockey Tryouts" - with this exclusive interactive feature. Blu-ray puts you in control! [exclusive to Blu-ray in Combo Pack]
• Deleted scene: The Banquet: Garsiv Presents Heads
DVD Bonus feature:
• An Unseen World: Making Prince Of Persia

Overall: Its always hard to adapt a video game to a movie and as a result A lot of reviewers didn't like this movie, but I thought it was very good. I thought Gyllenhaal did a great job considering he did most of his own stunts & looked very much like the video game character. Plus he brought a lot of wit & charm to the character & there was quite a bit of chemistry between him & Gemma Arterton. This is a fun movie for the whole family...it has action, adventure, comedy, and so much more!!! Love the characters, if you want a fun movie this is exactly what you need!!

I gotta go the popcorn's ready, I'm Larry Bennett and That's this Week on Blu-ray.

Cougar Town: The Complete First Season

Here’s your chance to bring home the hottest single mom in town! Golden Globe nominee Courteney Cox (Friends) stars in the hilariously sexy hit comedy Cougar Town: The Complete First Season.

After spending the last seventeen years as a wife and mother, recently divorced Jules (Cox) has reluctantly waded back into the dating pool and quickly finds herself in over her head. Now forty-something and single, Jules is on the hunt for love in a world filled with guys not much older than her teenage son. It doesn’t help Jules that her two best friends can hardly stand each other, her ex-husband is hanging around more now than he did during their marriage … and there’s that handsome divorced neighbor that Jules can’t quite get out of her head.

Created by Karen Biegel and Bill Lawrence (Scrubs), Cougar Town is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and features a cast of television’s brightest comedic stars. Cougar Town: The Complete First Season roars home in this DVD collection, along with exclusive bonus features and one or two special surprises. Cougar Town – it’s more than a place, it’s a state of mind.

Actors: Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd, Josh Hopkins
Directors: Bill Lawrence, Chris Koch, Gail Mancuso, Jamie Babbit, John Putch
Format: AC-3, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Number of discs: 3
Studio: ABC Studios
DVD Release Date: Aug 17 2010

Overall, I am a fan of Courtney Cox going back to her days as Monica on Friends, I really like this series, lots of funny lines every week, the writing is is crisp and to the point plus all the charactors seem to work really well together which to me is a clue to how a series will do. I think this one is a winner.

I'm Larry Bennett and that's "This week on DVD".

Clash of the Titans

A remake of the 1981 cult classic of the same name, Clash of the Titans follows demi-god Perseus (Sam Worthington) as he seeks revenge against the gods after the death of his family. His quest will see him embark on a grand adventure where he must battle many fantastic and horrifying creatures in order to rescue Princess Andromeda (Alexa Davalos) and the doomed city of Argos from the wrath of the gods. That's the story in a nutshell. Many characters from the original film have been jettisoned altogether and plot elements have been shifted around.

The original Clash of the Titans is an example of a movie you liked when it was released , but now it's just not as good as you remembered. It's quite funny, and the special effects – as dated as they were even when it came out – are really the biggest reason why it's still talked about. That said, the acting was pretty bad, with Harry Hamlin as a rather dull Perseus who just has things happen to him. While Worthington's Perseus may not have a terribly complicated or original arc, at least he actually drives the narrative forward, makes his own decisions, and has objectives he wants to achieve rather than simply reacting to the actions of others.

Worthington's Perseus is like a cross between Russell Crowe's Maximus and Jason Statham; he's an intense, scowling loner who speaks in a low and gravelly voice, kicks plenty of ass, and is rather wanting in the humor department. Liam Neeson brings his requisite gravitas to the role of Zeus, although it'd be pretty tough not to dominate the screen when you're as tall as he is and dressed in Excalibur-esque shining armor. He ably conveys the conflicted nature of the king of the gods, who is torn between anger and eternal love for his creations. Ralph Fiennes as Hades is sort of Voldemort Lite, but he must have enjoyed the taste of that Olympian scenery since he sure chews enough of it.

The new Titans definitely emphasizes the "clash" more than its predecessor did, but it's also a lot of sound and fury, and we should all know what that signifies. Despite its technical superiority, I can't imagine this Clash of the Titans inspiring a fan base that will last three decades let alone a desire to remake it one day. If you've already seen the movie and liked it, then you should be pleased with the good video, strong audio presentation, and decent supplemental package that includes a Maximum Movie Mode on this Blu-ray.

I'm Larry Bennett and thats "This Week on Blu ray".

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Caddyshack [Blu-ray] (1980)

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, 'Caddyshack' is a classic film comedy, packed with memorable scenes and funny lines that still get quoted both on and off golf courses. It's a coming-of-age story about young caddies, but once the talents of Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield (in his first film role), Ted Knight, and Bill Murray were in place and at work, the plot lost its importance. In fact, so did the script, as Ramis encouraged improvisation.

Danny Noonan (Michael O'Keefe) is in need of a scholarship if he wants to go to college rather than work at the local lumberyard. He caddies at Bushwood Country Club and is frequently given advice by Ty Webb (Chevy Chase), son of one of the co-founders and a talented golfer. Noonan tries to get in good with the other co-founder, Judge Smails (Ted Knight), but for every right step he makes, such as suggesting a better lie during a round ("Winter rules") and taking the blame for an accident, he makes decisions that earn Smails' wrath. The oddest move is substituting into a game against Smails with $40,000 riding on it.

Actors: Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe, Bill Murray
Directors: Harold Ramis
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (DTS-HD High Res Audio), French (Dolby Digital 1.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 1.0)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: June 8, 2010
Run Time: 98 minutes

Overall: Of all the great comedy and spoof films of the early 1980's "Caddyshack" is beyond a doubt one of the more memorable flicks of the period that will probably never die with time. Caddyshack features fine performances from Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight, and of course, the gopher. This motion picture is replete with sight gags and one-liners that to this day are repeated by afficianados of clever satire. Caddyshack is one of those movies that you always go back to whenever you want a good laugh.

This Week On Blu Ray - Alice in Wonderland (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (2010)

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical new adventure from Walt Disney Pictures and Tim Burton. Inviting and magical, Alice In Wonderland is an imaginative new twist on one of the most beloved stories of all time. Alice (Mia Wasikowska), now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. This Wonderland is a world beyond your imagination and unlike anything you ve seen before. The extraordinary characters you ve loved come to life richer and more colorful than ever. There s the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the White Queen (Anne Hathaway), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) and more. A triumphant cinematic experience Alice In Wonderland is an incredible feast for your eyes, ears and heart that will captivate audiences of all sizes.

Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)

Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 3
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2010
Run Time: 108 minutes



1-Disc Blu-ray & 3-Disc Blu-ray:
Finding Alice The Mad Hatter
The Futterwacken Dance
The Red Queen
Time-Lapse: Sculpting the Red Queen
The White Queen
Scoring Wonderland
Effecting Wonderland
Stunts Of Wonderland
Making the Proper Size
Cakes of Wonderland
Tea Party Props

1-Disc DVD:
Finding Alice
The Mad Hatter
Effecting Wonderland

Overall: I have read many negative reviews, but I was still curious to see this movie. I am not a huge Burton fan , although I've enjoyed some of his earlier work. You have to hand to Disney; they really are treating this Blu-ray release like a million bucks, all of the actors did a great job. This is a good movie for the whole family. Having said all that if you were a fan of the original, this version will be much different from the animated one...but I still really enjoyed it.

That's "This Week on Blu ray"

This Week On Blu Ray - The Man with No Name Trilogy

'A Fistful of Dollars' - Clint Eastwood's legendary "Man With No Name" makes his powerful debut in this thrilling, action-packed "new breed of western" from the acclaimed director of The Good, The Bad And The Ugly and For A Few Dollars More. A mysterious gunman has just arrived in San Miguel, a grim, dusty border town where two rival bands of smugglers are terrorizing the impoverished citizens, the stranger soon receives offers of employment from each gang. But his loyalty cannot be bought; he accepts both jobs...and sets in motion a plan to destroy both jobs...and sets in motion a plan to destroy both groups of criminals, pitting one against the other in a series of brilliantly orchestrated set-ups, showdowns and deadly confrontations.

'For a Few Dollars More' - Eastwood is a keen-eyed, quick-witted bounty hunter on the bloody trail of Indio, the territory's most treacherous bandit. But his ruthless rival, Colonel Mortimer, is determined to bring Indio in first...dead or alive! Failing to capture their prey--or eliminate each other--the two are left with only one option: team up, or face certain death at the hands of Indio and his band of murderous outlaws.

'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' - By far the most ambitious, unflinchingly graphic and stylistically influential western ever mounted, The Good The Bad And The Ugly is an engrossing action shot through with a volatile mix of myth and realism. Clint Eastwood returns as the "Man With No Name," this time teaming with two gunslingers to pursue a cache of $20,000-and letting no one, not even warring factions in a civil war, stand in their way.

MGM Home Entertainment / 1964 / 585 Minutes / Rated R
Street Date: June 01, 2010

Overall: I am one of those folks who has these westerns on VHS, DVD and yes now Blu ray. This is a classic western trilogy that's a must buy for those die hard western fans, it's Clint at his finest...it doesn't get any better than this. Ithink the Good, Bad & Ugly is by far the best in the series, the spaghetti western is alive in this 3 pack. The blu ray versions are the best yet, pristine conversions and awesome sound, a great add to any collection.

That's "This Week on Blu Ray".

This Week On Blu ray - Life

Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the innovative, intelligent and sometimes bizarre tactics animals and plants employ in order to survive. More than four years in the making, taking full advantage of the latest advances in filming technology, this breathtaking ten-part blockbuster reveals the natural world’s most remarkable behavior in unprecedented depth and detail. Full of amazing filming ‘firsts’ on every continent and in every habitat – from 250 six foot Humboldt squid hunting as a pack to Komodo dragons (the world’s largest venomous animal) stalking buffalo and cheetahs (notorious lone hunters) working cooperatively to hunt prey twice their size – this is evolution in front of your eyes. Yet this astonishing series is not simply about revelation, it is also about entertainment. With sequences that inspire awe, wonder, sadness and humor, Life allows us to truly relate to the animals and their endeavors, and to understand and appreciate them as never before.

Format: AC-3, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Studio: Warner Bros. / BBC
DVD Release Date: Jun 1 2010

Overall: This has to be one of the best documentary series I've ever seen. The attention to detail on the creatures they observe at the time is amazing. This is a definite must-buy for documentary fans or even anyone in general interested in the creatures of our planet.

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War of the Worlds [Blu-ray] (2005)

An ordinary man has to protect his children against alien invaders in this science fiction thriller, freely adapted from the classic story by H.G. Wells. Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is a dockworker living in New Jersey, divorced from his first wife Mary Ann (Miranda Otto) and estranged from his two children Rachel and Robbie (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin), of whom he has custody on weekends. On one such visitation, looking after the kids becomes a little more difficult when, after a series of strange lighting storms hit his neighborhood, Ray discovers that a fleet of death-ray robotic spaceships have emerged nearby, part of the first wave of an all-out alien invasion of the Earth. Transporting his children from New York to Boston in an attempt to find safety at Mary Ann's parents' house, Ray must learn to become the protector and provider he never was in marriage. Also starring Tim Robbins, War of the Worlds was directed by Steven Spielberg, who had been planning the project for years, but set it aside until a wave of "alien invasion" films (led by Independence Day) had run its course.

Actors: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin
Directors: Steven Spielberg
Writers: David Koepp, H.G. Wells, Josh Friedman
Producers: Colin Wilson, Damian Collier, Kathleen Kennedy, Paula Wagner
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Dreamworks Video
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2010
Run Time: 117 minutes

Special Features
Revisiting the Invasion
The H.G. Wells Legacy
Steven Spielberg and the Original War of the Worlds
Characters: The Family Unit
Previsualization
Production Diaries
Designing the Enemy: Tripods and Aliens
Scoring War of the Worlds
We are Not Alone
Galleries
Theatrical Teaser Trailer HD

Overall: War of the Worlds is a visually stunning and ultimately terrifying film about encounters with ruthless invaders. While I praise this film for the alien scenes and plot, the rest is so mundane and negative that it almost ruins the movie.

This week on Blu Ray - Escape from L.A.

The man with the patch is back. Call him Snake. Kurt Russell rejoins filmmakers John Carpenter and Debra Hill to do to the Big Orange what they did to the Big Apple in Escape From New York – with even more futuristic thrills and slam-bang action! Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken (Russell). His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device. Don't miss the excitement as Snake surfs Wilshire Blvd., shoots hoops at the Coliseum, dive bombs the Happy Kingdom theme park, and mixes it up with a wild assortment of friends, fiends and foes (Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, George Corraface, Cliff Robertson, Pam Grier and more).

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: May 4, 2010

Overall: Having seen the original ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, I was hoping for a pretty good action adventure film in ESCAPE FROM L.A. What I got was a big disappointed. Basically, ESCAPE FROM L.A. is a mediocre copy of the first movie. Don't get me wrong. I like corny movies that are meant to look bad. 15 years later after New York. Snake Plisken did it once. He can do it again. Good Action Movie! But not as good as the first.

That's this week on Blu ray.

This Week On Blu ray - Tooth Fairy

The Rock plays Derek Thompson, a washed up hockey player who is the definition of used to be. He's playing in the minor leagues, was once a flashy pro player, but now he relies only on his brute strength to send people careening through the boards. He's earned the nickname The Tooth Fairy, because of all the teeth his hits have extracted from his opponents.

Fairly self-absorbed, Derek doesn't believe in fairy tales. He takes advantage of his girlfriend's family, and one night steals her daughter's tooth fairy money to use in a poker game. When the money is found to be missing, Derek decides it's time to tell the young girl that there is indeed no tooth fairy.

In the irony of ironies, which is really, really what the writers want you to believe anyway, this wayward hockey player nicknamed The Tooth Fairy is actually sentenced by the magical court of make believe (or something like that) to be an actual tooth fairy for the space of a few weeks. Being a tooth fairy is a hard job, and if you're found badmouthing it, Julie Andrews will appear (complete with wings) and sentence you to hard tooth-gathering labor.

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 3
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: May 4, 2010
Run Time: 101 minutes

Special Features
Disc One:

Introduction by Director Michael Lembeck
Audio Commentary by Director Michael Lembeck
Tooth Fairy Training Center
Fairyoke
Deleted Scenes with Optional Introductions by Director Michael Lembeck
Derek Arrested
Derek Takes Gabe's Tooth from Under Pillow
Derek Scolds Tracy for Tricking Him into Gabe's Room
Extended Version - The Music Store
Extended Version - Derek Agrees to Help Tracy Train to Be a Tooth Fairy
Extended Version - Randy's Talent Show
Behind the Scenes
Introduction to Behind the Scenes
Let's Go Behind the Scenes with Lem and Jake
Lem and Jake Talk About VFX: Before & After
1st Assignment with Storyboards with Commentary by Director Michael Lembeck and Visual Effects Supervisor Jake Morrison
Wee Man with Commentary by Director Michael Lembeck and Visual Effects Supervisor Jake Morrison
Flights, Tights & Fairy FX
Wings and Fairy Things
Creating Fairyland
Tooth Traditions: Worldwide
Theatrical Trailer
Flicka 2 Sneak Peek
Sneak Peek:
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Sound of Music
Disc 2: Theatrical Feature DVD

Disc 3: Digital Copy (English Only)

Overall:This movie has a great storyline and is perfect for the whole family. In order to appreciate it, you should not take it seriously, and just enjoy the fun. Stellar performances by Ashley Judd, Dwayne Johnson, Julie Andrews, Stephen Merchant, Chase Ellison and Billy Crystal.

This week on Blu Ray - K-19

Inspired by a true story that was kept secret until the fall of communism, K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER is a tale of ordinary men who sacrifice everything for their shipmates and their country. In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, an ill-prepared Russian nuclear missile submarine embarks on its maiden voyage with near-disastrous consequences. When the sub's nuclear reactor malfunctions, Captain Alexei Vostrikov (Harrison Ford) makes some decisions that are unpopular with the crew. Tensions mount as radiation levels rise throughout the submarine and there is no respite in sight. If the sub explodes, it may cause an international incident as it may be mistaken as an attack on a nearby NATO base and an American Navy destroyer that is in the area. If the sub dives deep below the surface, perhaps the malfunction can be fixed, but the loss of some lives is then inevitable. The Executive Officer, Mikhail Polenin (Liam Neeson), who formerly commanded the sub, can placate the crew, but must decide where his own loyalties lie. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (BLUE STEEL, POINT BREAK), this thriller examines the Cold War from the Russian perspective.

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: May 4, 2010
Run Time: 138 minutes .

Overall: Harrison Ford gives one of the better performances of his career. Liam Neeson also did a very good acting job in this movie. It was completely believable as a story, which can sometimes be difficult when basing a movie on true events. A good submarine movie with plentiful action to keep the story moving, if, that is, you can move beyond the pathetic accents.

That's this week on Blu Ray.

Armageddon [Blu-ray] (1998)

From the mega-hitmakers who produced and directed The Rock and Pearl Harbor comes Armageddon. And now, these mind-blowing action-adventure explodes on Blu-ray for the first time ever! Bruce Willis (Surrogates, Sin City) and Academy Award winners Ben Affleck (1997, Best Original Screenplay, Good Will Hunting) and Billy Bob Thornton (1996, Best Adapted Screenplay, Sling Blade) head an all-star cast that incudes Liv Tyler (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Steve Buscemi (Con Air) and Will Patton (Gone in 60 Seconds). When NASA's director (Thornton) realizes the Earth has 18 days before it's destroyed by a metor the size of Texas, he has only one option; land a ragtag team of roughneck oil drillers on the asteroid and drop a nuke into its core. With spectacular special effects, laugh out loud humor, a riveting story and a rockin' soundtrack featuring Aerosmith and Bon Jovi, this adrenaline-pumping thrill ride now boasts the staggeringly intense picture and incomparable theater quality sound of Blu-ray high definitition.

Actors: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Will Patton
Directors: Michael Bay
Writers: J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Hensleigh, Robert Roy Pool, Shane Salerno, Tony Gilroy
Producers: Barry H. Waldman, Chad Oman
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English, Spanish, French
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Touchstone Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: April 27, 2010
Run Time: 150 minutes

Overall: Many have complained that Armageddon has many mistakes and scientific inaccuracies but that's really unavoidable considering the movie's far-fetched scenario. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. This was a very fun and entertaining movie. The cast did a great job! It was action packed and suspenseful. Special effects and sound effects were out of this world.

This week on Blu Ray - Sherlock Holmes

"In London, Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. John Watson captures the follower of black magic and serial killer Lord Blackwood that has already killed five women when he is near to kill his sixth victim. Blackwood is sentenced to be strung up and Dr. Watson attests his death. However, Blackwood mysteriously returns from the afterlife and Inspector Lestrade summons Sherlock Holmes to help the Scotland Yard in the investigation. Meanwhile Dr. Watson intends to get married of the gorgeous Mary Morstan while Sherlock is visited by his former lover Irene Adler that has a secret agenda."

Format: Color, Widescreen, Subtitled
Language: French (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS-HD High Res Audio), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: March 30, 2010
Run Time: 128 minutes

Overall: I liked the whole idea of reinventing Sherlock Holmes for the modern audience. I thought the movie was well done. I liked the recreation of late 1800's England. I also liked the banter between Holmes and Watson. The casting choices worked well. The detail of the Blu-ray transfer is amazing for most of the movie. I love action movies - so I enjoyed the action.

That's this week on Blu Ray