Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

[Review] — DOG MAN (★★★★★)

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[Review] — DOG MAN (★★★★★)

Hey everyone! I’m a bit late to the party, but I just had to share my excitement about the computer-animated film DOG MAN, now available exclusively on digital platforms! You can own it or rent it from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Trust me, this is a treat you don't want to miss—alongside the film, you’ll find exclusive deleted scenes, how-to-draw tutorials from the animators, hilarious recording booth bloopers, and so much more when you purchase from participating digital retailers like Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere. Plus, for those who love physical media, DOG MAN landed on Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 1, 2025.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

[Review] — Tom Clancy's DEFENSE PROTOCOL by Andrews & Wilson (★★★★★)

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[Review] — Tom Clancy's DEFENSE PROTOCOL by Andrews & Wilson (★★★★★)

Tom Clancy's military thrillers have electrified readers for generations, and the excitement continues to buzz even after his passing. His estate, in collaboration with publisher Putnam, has ensured that his legacy lives on by bringing in exciting new voices to expand his universe. A standout is last year’s explosive release of DEFENSE PROTOCOL, the thrilling 25th installment in the Jack Ryan series, co-penned by the dynamic duo, Andrews & Wilson—Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.
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Thursday, January 2, 2025

[Review] — WICKED (★★½✰✰)

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[Review] — WICKED (★★½✰✰)

Celebrate the New Year with the spectacular cinematic event, WICKED! After achieving the record for the largest opening of a movie adapted from a Broadway musical and earning four Golden Globe® nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, this thrilling adaptation will be available for exclusive digital purchase or rental on December 31, 2024, just in time for New Year’s Eve, courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Captivating viewers around the globe, the film proudly holds Certified Fresh and Verified Hot ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an impressive “A” CinemaScore. Immerse yourself in the magic of this enchanting film, which includes a dazzling Sing-Along version, a captivating 40-minute exploration of Oz showcasing the film's stunning visuals, deleted and extended scenes, and much more. These features will be available when you purchase the movie from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

[Review] — MY PENGUIN FRIEND (★★★★★)

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[Review] — MY PENGUIN FRIEND (★★★★★)

MY PENGUIN FRIEND (PG; 97 minutes) is a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure that captivates viewers with its touching narrative. Scheduled for release on Digital and On Demand platforms by Lionsgate on October 1, this uplifting family film boasts a talented cast including the esteemed Jean Reno, known for his remarkable role in Léon: The Professional, alongside Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza recognized for her performance in Babel, as well as rising talents Alexia Moyano from The Kingdom and Nicolás Francella from Victoria Small. Directed by David Schurmann, who brings a genuine warmth to the story, and produced by Steven P. Wegner, celebrated for his work on family films like The Garfield Movie and Dolphin Tale 2, MY PENGUIN FRIEND is available for a suggested retail price of $14.99 for Electronic Sell-Through (EST) and at $5.99 on Video On Demand (VOD).

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Monday, November 25, 2024

[Review] — Tom Clancy's SHADOW STATE is Technical-Less Jack Ryan, Jr. Outing

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[Review] — Tom Clancy's SHADOW STATE is Technical-Less Jack Ryan, Jr. Outing

What is it about the striking image of a military boat on a book cover that instantly sends a rush of adrenaline through me? There's something inherently thrilling about the connotations of power, strategy, and high-stakes conflict that draws me in.
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Monday, November 4, 2024

[Review] — Clive Cussler's GHOST SOLDIER is an Entertaining Thriller Despite Many Flaws

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[Review] — Clive Cussler's GHOST SOLDIER is an Entertaining Thriller Despite Many Flaws


Clive Cussler, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, had his adventure and sea thrillers continue to hit bookshelves long after he died in 2020. While this isn't a ghostwriting situation, other writers were hired to continue Cussler's series, with their names appearing on the covers to credit their work. The latest addition is GHOST SOLDIER, the newest installment in the OREGON FILES series, written by Mike Maden. Maden is known for his DRONE series, four of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Jr. thrillers, as well as Clive Cussler's Hellburner and Fire Strike.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

[Review] — TWISTERS Storms onto 4K ULTRA HD

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[Review] — TWISTERS Storms onto 4K ULTRA HD

This year's surprise summer blockbuster, TWISTERS, is now available on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The "hard-hitting disaster spectacle" (Impulse Gamer) has earned Certified Fresh & Verified Hot designations on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore, making it the best opening ever for a disaster film. TWISTERS is an adrenaline-pumping, thrilling experience that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous and destructive forces. Get the all-American action-packed adventure with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content featuring the cast and crew when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

[Review] — BARBARIC: BORN IN BLOOD is a Bloody Good Time!

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[Review] — BARBARIC: BORN IN BLOOD is a Bloody Good Time!


I am thrilled to host a spot on the BARBARIC Vol. 4: BORN IN BLOOD by Michael Moreci & Nathan C. Gooden Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

[Review] — DEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood is Pure, Bloody Sword & Sorcery

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[Review] — DEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood is Pure, Bloody Sword & Sorcery


I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the DEATHSTALKER: THE DAMNED BLOOD by Slash, Tim Seeley, Steven Kostanski, & Jim Terry Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!


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Saturday, August 17, 2024

[Review] — "TWISTERS" is a Mindless, Entertaining Popcorn Blockbuster

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[Review] — "TWISTERS" is a Mindless, Entertaining Popcorn Blockbuster

TWISTERS (PG-13; 122 minutes), the summer's unexpected box-office blockbuster, is now available for rent or purchase on digital platforms from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Recipient of an A- CinemaScore and a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the "hard-hitting disaster spectacle" (Impulse Gamer) has made history as the biggest opening for a disaster film ever. Exclusively available for purchase from select nationwide retailers, such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly known as Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV, is the all-American action-packed adventure with a never-before-seen gag reel and deleted scenes.

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung Munyurangabo and written by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant)—based on a story by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick)—TWISTERS is a standalone sequel to the classic 1996 disaster film TWISTER. Standalone means an in-name-only sequel with zero connections to the original. There are no returning characters and no name drops; only a similar plot with updated technology with a brand-new cast: Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where The Crawdads Sing, Fresh), David Corenswet (Pearl, “The Politician”), Anthony Ramos (In The Heights, Hamilton), and Brandon Perea (Nope). 


The protagonist of this quasi-reboot is Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), who gave up pursuing tornadoes across the Oklahoma prairies to safely study them on screens in New York City following a tragic tornado experience. Kate is drawn back to the field by her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos) and a once-in-a-lifetime scientific chance, where she meets Tyler (Glen Powell), a charming daredevil and self-proclaimed tornado wrangler whose appetite for tornado-tracking escapades has made him a social media sensation. As the storm season increases with horrific occurrences unlike anything before, Kate and Tyler realize they must work together to tame and survive an unprecedented outbreak of destructive tornadoes.


The original TWISTER is what I would describe as a "summer blockbuster," it has a special place in my heart because I was a loner midwest teen when it hit theaters in 1996. I was unimpressed when I saw the 30-second TV spot for TWISTERS during the Super Bowl LVIII and automatically labeled the film a "flop." To my surprise—and many others—TWISTERS received generally positive reviews from mainstream critics and grossed $81.3 million during its opening weekend. It's now surpassed the $300 million mark at the worldwide box office. 

TWISTERS is surprisingly better than expected, though you can see the best thrills in the trailers. The actors do their best with their two-dimensional characters. The plot is as thin as possible, but I imagine disaster movie fans want to see less story and more destruction. And there's plenty of destruction, but the CGI effects were underwhelming, only saved by the outstanding sound effects. 
 
Overall, TWISTERS is a mindless, entertaining popcorn blockbuster. Is it flawed? Yep! Enjoyable? Sure! ╌★★★★✰

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