Posted on 21 December 2009
Wondering what holiday themed Blu-ray’s DoBlu has reviewed? Here’s a list of what we have to offer to get you completely into that festive spirit.
Gremlins
Yes, it counts. Gizmo, that adorable Mogwai, was a Christmas gift after all. Plus, it has a Gremlin attacking Frances Lee McCain by hiding inside the decorated tree, further proof this [...]
Posted on 10 December 2009
To be honest, Gremlins is a mess. It offers three simple rules, and doesn’t follow a single one of them. When exposed to water, they should multiply. However, they run through snow and douse themselves in beer. Light bothers them, yet a theatrical showing of Snow White is enjoyed by all. Finally, you can’t feed [...]
Posted on 22 November 2009
One contrived event to set up a plot is fine. In Four Christmases, couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) lie to both their families about their holiday plans. As fate would have it, they are caught in the lie live on the news, and are forced to spend one day going to four [...]
Posted on 14 August 2009
A Christmas Story is a movie that will never go away. It’s a bona-fide holiday classic. A Christmas Story is loaded with comedy, family togetherness, and a sense of wonder that many family-oriented films can’t match. In fact, there is no other film that has so flawlessly nailed what it’s like to be a kid [...]
Posted on 11 May 2009
It’s hard to fault Fred Claus. The concept it so much fun by itself, that of Santa having a sarcastic, unsuccessful brother, that it immediately pulls you in. When it comes time for the actual plot to take hold, the film does falter, but still manages to be a colorful and entertaining holiday romp.
One could [...]