LATEST ADDITIONS

Miami Vice—Universal
Gary Frisch  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  0 comments
Video: 4
Audio: 4
Extras: 3
Michael Mann revisits the iconic ‘80s TV show he helmed with this humorless, straight-for-the-jugular film adaptation, which puts Colin Farrell’s Crockett and Jamie Foxx’s Tubbs deep undercover against a drug cartel. In his audio commentary, the director terms the DVD the “more extensive” cut—completed weeks after the release of the theatrical version—rather than the “extended” or “director’s” cut. In any case, this unrated version runs six minutes longer and, presumably, includes some violent moments not seen theatrically.
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The Doors 15th Anniversary Edition—Lionsgate
Tony DeCarlo  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  0 comments
Video: 4
Audio: 5
Extras: 2
Val Kilmer gives a vastly underrated performance as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 The Doors, a somewhat thin examination of the life of one of rock’s most admired and misunderstood front men. Awash in a mix of alcohol, drugs, and sex, Kilmer nails the Morrison persona. Although the material gives a less than three-dimensional view of the man, his performance is incredible.
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All the King’s Men—Sony Pictures
Adrienne Maxwell  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  0 comments
Audio: 4
Video: 4
Extras: 3
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Music Disc Reviews
The Beatles Love—Apple/Capitol
Steve Guttenberg  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  0 comments
We’ve all made mix “tapes” of our favorite tunes, and now the Beatles’ producer, Sir George Martin, has made his—Love was conceived for the Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas stage show. Or perhaps Love was inspired by the infamous Danger Mouse/Jay-Z mashup, The Grey Album, but, whatever the reason, I’m thrilled with Love, it’s all you need, after all.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut—Warner Brothers (HD DVD)
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  First Published: Mar 13, 2007  |  0 comments
Video: 3
Audio: 4
Extras: 3
Oddly enough, I’ve seen this movie a bunch of times, at least in its original form. Kneel before Zod! Most of this movie was shot concurrently with the original Superman, but the producers took it away from director Richard Donner and made it more comic-bookish by putting it into the hands of a new and mostly disliked director, Richard Lester. The punished trio from the beginning of the first movie break free and decide to take over Earth. Superman does what he does and makes Terrence Stamp cry.
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Get Smart: The Complete Series—Time Life
Chris Chiarella  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  First Published: Mar 13, 2007  |  0 comments
Get Back
Would you believe that Get Smart has returned on DVD? I don’t think we’ve ever reported on a TV title in the Reference Corner column before, and perhaps that’s because there are too few TV-on-DVD sets like this one.
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Rocky 2-Disc Collector’s Edition—MGM/UA
Nikhil Burman  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  First Published: Mar 13, 2007  |  0 comments
Video: 4
Audio: 4
Extras: 4
Forget the two-dimensional superhero that Rocky became in the sequels. The guy we meet in this first installment is a highly sympathetic character—an aging, likable loner with nothing going for him. He gets a title shot out of the blue and, in a touching moment, ultimately decides that all he can hope to do is go the distance. Then there’s the great supporting cast, highlighted by Burgess Meredith’s inimitable Mickey the trainer, Talia Shire’s sensitive Adrian, and the always underrated Carl Weathers as the larger-than-life but self-absorbed champ, Action Jackson...er, Apollo Creed.
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Munich 2-Disc Collector’s Edition—Universal
Gary Frisch  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  First Published: Aug 13, 2006  |  0 comments
Video: 4
Audio: 4
Extras: 3
Steven Spielberg strikes a conciliatory tone in his introduction to this two-disc presentation of his acclaimed revenge opus. Clearly responding to some criticism, he notes that he is “in no way, shape, or form” attacking Israel in the film. We’ll take him at his word; however, Munich is a harsh look at how the country sought to avenge the kidnapping and murder of its athletes at the 1972 Olympics by implementing its own campaign of sanctioned murder.
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The Boondock Saints Unrated Special Edition—20th Century Fox
Corrina Y. Jones  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  First Published: Aug 13, 2006  |  0 comments
Video: 4
Audio: 3
Extras: 3
Devout fans of the cult phenomenon The Boondock Saints will sing praise for the quality improvement in this definitive re-release of the DVD as an Unrated Special Edition. The two-disc set, packaged in a sleek metal box, has been digitally remastered for sound and picture, now boasting an anamorphic presentation that will find redemption with enthusiasts.
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2—20th Century Fox
Mike Prince  |  Apr 13, 2007  |  First Published: Aug 13, 2006  |  0 comments
Video: 2
Audio: 2
Extras: 2
With so many unanswered questions remaining from their first outing, Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return with a dozen children for yet another wacky family adventure, where, if we’re lucky, perhaps we’ll learn a lesson. The unnecessary sequel finds Martin’s brood going up against Eugene Levy’s eight overachieving children on a scenic summer vacation. While watching Martin, Hunt, and Levy on screen is always a treat, the family film has very little to offer that it didn’t bring to the table the first time around.
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