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Monday, May 25
Jo Koy Don’t Make Him Angry Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Jo Koy Don’t Make Him Angry may appear to represent a mean-spirited comedian looking for some laughs. Instead, this is as fun as comedy can get, making for a very enjoyable DVD release . Jo Koy is a lot of fun to watch on-stage, as his [...]
Russell Brand in New York City Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Russell Brand in New York City has released to the DVD format from Paramount, starring Russell Brand, best known for his role in the hit film Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Russell Brand in New York City brings Russell Brand the comedian to...
A Bug’s Life Blu-ray Review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 A Bug’s Life is long overdue in my opinion to receive a release on the Blu-ray format, but the wait has been well-worth it thanks to what Disney has done with this one! Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has finally release...
The Machinist Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Paramount Home Entertainment has released the Christian Bale hit, The Machinist on Blu-ray. Christian Bale plays the role of Trevor Reznick, who needless to say is not a peaceful man at all as he claims to have not slept in an entire year....
3 Days of the Condor Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Paramount Home Entertainment has come out with 3 Days of the Condor on the Blu-ray format for the first time, marking a respectable release that is only lacking some quality extras.
Wednesday, May 20
Paycheck Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Paycheck, starring Ben Afleck, Aaron Eckhart, and Uma Thurman is a very intense thriller, and one I was excited to see make it to the Blu-ray format. Paycheck was directed by none other than John Woo, who is no stranger to keeping us on the...
Enemy at the Gates Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Enemy at the Gates is a very well-done war movie, the type of war movie that will grab you, pull you in, and keep you interested from start to finish. The film has thankfully been released on the Blu-ray format thanks to Paramount. Enemy at...
Changing Lanes Blu-ray Review
MA In regards to extras, there are a couple of extras here from the past DVD release added onto this one, but no Blu-ray exclusive stuff. Extras include an audio commentary with director Roger Mitchell, as well as a making-of featurette, ... Paycheck Blu-ray Review dBTechno
Without A Paddle Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 19, 2009 Without A Paddle is ready to work its way down the rapids and right into your Blu-ray player courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment. Paramount has released the Blu-ray disc for Without A Paddle, hoping to cash in on those looking for a...
Star Trek The Original Motion Picture Collection Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 12, 2009 Paramount Home Entertainment has put out a release that Star Trek fans have been dreaming about with the Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection on Blu-ray.
Thursday, May 14
Major League Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 12, 2009 Paramount has come out with Major League Wild Thing Edition on the Blur-ay format, and for fans of this classic, you will not be disappointed. Major League is an absolute classic, as an exotic dancer named Rachel (Margaret Whitton) end...
Wayne’s World 2 Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 12, 2009 Wayne’s World 2 was the follow-up to the hit original, once again starring the same two comedians who brought us the 1990s classic. Wayne’s World 2 has been brought onto the Blu-ray format, but unfortunately fails to capture the same ma...
Wayne’s World Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 12, 2009 Wayne’s World was originally released in 1992, and was a highly-popular movie for its time in the 90s, starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Paramount has brought the film, which was based on an SNL skit, to the Blu-ray format for the firs...
Black Sheep Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 12, 2009 The video transfer on the Blu-ray format is very well-done as Paramount has done a fine job at cleaning up the picture. The film is presented in full 1080p, with strong colors and black levels.
Sunday, May 10
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Criterion Release: May 5, 2009 The Blu-ray release of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a must-buy, an amazing film and a top-notch release! Film: 9.2 An amazing film experience. Video: 9.5 One of the best Blu-ray transfers to date.
Thursday, May 7
Grease Rockin’ Rydell Edition Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment has come out with one of the most popular movies of all-time on the Blu-ray format in Grease. Grease has seen numerous releases on the DVD format, but this is the first time that it will make its way onto the high-def Blu-ray format.
Incendiary Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Image Entertainment Release: May 5, 2009 The Blu-ray transfer for Incendiary is actually very strong as the entire transfer is as clear as can be. The texture-work, use of colors, strong black levels, etc is quite impressive.
Tuesday, May 5
Dexter The Second Season Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: May 5, 2009 Dexter returns to the Blu-ray format yet again for the release of the complete second season of the hit television series. I was a big fan of the first season of Dexter, so going into the second season I had high hopes, and rightfully so. Need...
Sunday, May 3
Star Trek The Original Series Season One Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment is set to release Star Trek The Original Series Season One on the Blu-ray format for the first time. This series saw its release on HD-DVD a year ago, and is now ready to make the move to the de factor high-def format. The [...]
The Uninvited Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review All of the special features here come straight from the DVD release, with the only difference being they are in HD. For a PG-13 horror flick, The Uninvited is worth a rental on Blu-ray if you want a decent popcorn flick this weekend.
Thursday, Apr 30
Notorious Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Notorious has finally released on the Blu-ray format, and it is out to impress all who take a look. There are plenty of extras on this Blu-ray release, along with Blu-ray exclusive extras including BD-Live content.
Thursday, Apr 23
What Doesn’t Kill You Blu-ray Review
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Released: April 28, 2009 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is set to bring out What Doesn’t Kill You on the Blu-ray format, starring Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, and Amanda Peet. The film focuses on two guys, Brian Reilly and Paulie McDougan played by Ruffa...
Sin City Blu-ray Review
Buena Vista Home Entertainment Released: April 21, 2009 Sin City was released four years ago and received a great deal of praise thanks to its amazing style, story, and vision. The film has finally made its way to the Blu-ray format, making for an extremely impressive high-def release. Si...
Mean Girls Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment The audio is just as impressive being presented in a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 mix, blowing away what we were presented years ago with on the DVD format. The way in which the film uses the front and rear channels makes for a great mix.
Strange Wilderness Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: April 21, 2009 Strange Wilderness tells a very funny story about a guy and his nature show, as well as Bigfoot. The film is set to hit the Blu-ray format and stars Steve Zahn in the role of Peter Gaulke, a guy who inherited a nature show from his father In...
The Last Kiss Blu-ray Review
DreamWorks Home Entertainment Released: April 21, 2009 The Last Kiss has hit the Blu-ray format starring Zach Braff and company, telling a story about a guy who simply is not ready to grow-up just yet. Zach Braff plays the role of Michael, a guy who has a pregnant girlfriend, but is not reall...
Tuesday, Apr 21
The Wrestler Blu-ray Review
Fox Home Entertainment Release: April 21, 2009 The Wrestler is set to drop the flying elbow with a Blu-ray release in hopes of being crowned the champ. The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke in the role of Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a very well-known wrestler who worked in front of big crowds, enjo...
Thursday, Apr 16
Arctic Tale Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment Release: April 21, 2009 Overall Arctic Tale is a decent release on the Blu-ray format, and is worth picking up if you missed it when this film hit on HD-DVD. The lack of Blu-ray exclusive extras is a bummer though.
Tuesday, Apr 14
Bedtime Stories Blu-ray Review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: April 7, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has released Bedtime Stories on Blu-ray just in time for the Easter holiday, hoping for a big success. Bedtime Stories is a family film which stars none other than Adam Sandler. Do not e...
Doubt Blu-ray Review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: April 7, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has put out a fantastic Blu-ray release with the amazing film Doubt. Doubt was one of those movies that received a lot of Oscar buzz, receiving a total of five major Academy Award nomina...
Sunday, Apr 12
No Country for Old Men Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Release: April 7, 2009 No Country for Old Men has received the collector’s edition treatment from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment with a brand new release on the Blu-ray format.
The Day The Earth Stood Still Blu-ray Review
Fox Studios Home Entertainment Release: April 7, 2009 The remake of the 1951 sci-fi flick The Day The Earth Stood Still has been released on the Blu-ray format for the first time from Fox. Keanu Reaves stars in this one, playing the role of a visitor who comes to Earth, and encounters [...]
Wednesday, Apr 1
Marley & Me Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Release: March 31, 2009 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has put out a 3-disc Blu-ray release of Marley & Me which not only includes the film on Blu-ray, but also a DVD copy of the film, and an included digital copy.
8 Mile Blu-ray Review
Universal Studios Home Entertainment Released: April 14, 2009 After the 2002 release of 8-Mile, we now get to see B-Rabbit in true high definition with the release of the 2009 Blu-ray 8-Mile edition. We know the story as Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) tries to make his way from rags to riches but m...
Thursday, Mar 26
Bolt Blu-ray Review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: March 22, 2009 Bolt is the latest Disney release to get the AAA-quality treatment with a top-notch Blu-ray release. Bolt is a dog who believes that his powers that he has in a show are real. He is the star of his own hit TV show, and the idea of be...
Saturday, Mar 21
Quantum of Solace Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Finally, the huge blockbuster that was the latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, is ready to go high-def on Blu-ray! The biggest disappointment for the Blu-ray release is the lack of Blu-ray exclusive extras.
Thursday, Mar 19
ER The Complete Tenth Season Blu-ray Review
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Released: March 10, 2009 ER is one of the longest-running and most popular series on television, and is currently right smack in the middle of its final season. While this goes on, we are treated to the DVD release of the 10th season of the hit series. Warner Br...
Brokeback Mountain Blu-ray Review
Universal Studios Home Entertainment Released: March 3, 2009 Brokeback Mountain will go down as one of the most memorable movies of our time. That film, known by so many, is set to hit the Blu-ray format for the first time. Brokeback Mountain is an absolutely beautiful love story and has gr...
Tuesday, Mar 10
Sex Drive Blu-ray Review
Summit Entertainment Released: February 24, 2009 Sex Drive has been released on the Blu-ray format courtesy of Summit Entertainment, and is hoping to spark quite a few laughs. The film is a direct-to-video release which is aiming at fans of American Pie and other similar releases, and it...
Pinocchio Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Release: March 10, 2009 Pinocchio has received an amazing set of extras on the Blu-ray format with two discs of Blu-ray extras, and a 1-Disc DVD which contains the movie in all its glory.
The Chronicles of Riddick Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Universal Studios Home Entertainment Release: March 31, 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release The Chronicles of Riddick later this month on the Blu-ray format, and is hoping to make quite a splash with it.
Pitch Black Blu-ray Review
Universal Studios Home Entertainment Release: March 31, 2009 Pitch Black is getting its turn to make the move to high-def with a release on the Blu-ray format courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Pitch Black stars Vin Diesel in the role of Riddick, which he would continue to...
Monday, Mar 9
South Park The Complete 12th Season Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Paramount Comedy Central Released: March 10, 2009 Paramount Home Entertainment and Comedy Central have released South Park The Complete 12th Season on the Blu-ray format. Needless to say, Cartman and the gang are back and are as funny as ever.
The Kite Runner Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review The Kite Runner is set to fly on the high-definition Blu-ray format, following the Khaled Hosseini novel of the same name. The Kite Runner is a very moving film, and even despite the lacking Blu-ray exclusive extras, is worth a look on the HD format.
Things We Lost in the Fire Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment and DreamWorks are set to release Things We Lost in the FIre on Blu-ray for the first time. The audio and video transfer for this Blu-ray release are a major step-up from what we saw on the DVD format a year ago. There are two main extras to this Blu-ray release.
Monday, Mar 2
In The Electric Mist Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Image Entertainment Release: March 3, 2009 In The Electric Mist is based on the novel In The Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke, and has released on Blu-ray from Image Entertainment. Video: 9.0 Very impressive. Final Score: 7.4
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: March 3, 2009 The Blu-ray exclusive stuff is rounded out with 25-minutes of deleted scenes, as well as BD-Live features. Extras: 8.5 I applaud Disney for the great Blu-ray exclusive extras! Final Score: 8.4
Thursday, Feb 26
High School Musical Remix Blu-ray Review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: February 17, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has gone ahead and put out High School Musical Remix to launch day and date with the release of High School Musical 3 on Blu-ray. Is this one worth picking up along with the new movie...
High School Musical 3 Senior Year Blu-ray Review
Blu-ray Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: February 17, 2009 Warm up your vocal chords and get out your dancing shoes, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has released High School Musical 3 on the Blu-ray format for the first time!
Thursday, Feb 19
Miracle at St. Anna Blu-ray review
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Released: February 10, 2009 Miracle at St. Anna is a film from Spike Lee following his hit Inside Man and has been brought to the Blu-ray format for the first time. The movie opens with a murder scene where a black postal worker pulls out a German pistol [......
Tuesday, Feb 10
Madagascar Escape 2 Africa Blu-ray Review
Paramount Home Entertainment Released: February 6, 2009 Paramount Home Entertainment has released Madagascar Escape 2 Africa, the hit sequel on the Blu-ray format for the first time. Madagascar Escape 2 Africa was a very popular sequel when it released in the box office, and for good re...
Saturday, Feb 7
Space Buddies Blu-ray Review
Walt Disney Home Entertainment Released: January 3, 2009 Disney has put out a new straight-to-video feature in the form of Space Buddies, trying to once again capitalize on the success of past films based on dogs such as Air Bud. The story plot for Space Buddies is really pretty simple. A gr...
Tuesday, Jan 27
Friday the 13th Uncut Blu-ray Review
Do you have a product that you would like featured on dBTechno? If so, drop us a line at vicb@dbtechno.com Friday the 13th Uncut Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment Release: February 3, 2009 Friday the 13th is one of those classic horror franchises that will likely always have qui...
