The Warner Archive Collection has a great track record of finding some odd films in their vaults to bring to DVD, but ‘The Phynx’ has got to be the oddest of them all.
‘Les Misérables’ divided fans of the musical, and found some new ones with the film version, but is the new home video release worth a second, or third, look?
‘Admission’ goes for laughs, heart, and tears, and succeeds with the first two, ensured by clever writing and likable performances.
‘On the Road’ is all over the map (pun intended), with excellent performances but no real story or theme to speak of, making it better suited for a few short YouTube videos.
‘Spring Breakers’ has a bit of an identity problem with a bizarre ending, but stands out in the crowd of “coming of age” movies.
‘The Croods’ is anything but rudimentary. Would you believe it’s a contemporary, albeit prehistoric, take on a classic allegory? It’s also fun for the entire family.
‘Olympus Has Fallen’ has decent action and a charismatic hero, but the script is lightweight and empty, making the movie quite forgettable.
Humanity is a foundational element of ‘The Vampire Diaries’, and I truly hope that the writers do not forget this.
I don’t know how you feel, but the debut of ABC’s ‘Splash’ is a welcome and entertaining change of pace. It’s all in good fun … with a little humility thrown in for good measure.
‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ comes to home video with a very special bonus for fans of the film. But does this justify the purchase price with an expanded edition promised for later this year?
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