http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/blu-ray-reviews.shtml Reviews of the latest Blu-ray Disc releases. Includes detailed ratings of the film itself, picture and sound quality and special features. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:23:50 PST en-us http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia_Prince_Caspian_3-Disc_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The boys (and girls) are back in town for this sprawling sequel, bringing wondrous sound and vision, plus bonus features that work like magic. ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:23:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia_Prince_Caspian_3-Disc_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wanted_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Wanted: A fresher script and slightly better video to go with the killer audio and supplements on Universal's newest high-def disc. ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:18:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wanted_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sukiyaki_Western_Django_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews East meets West in this often confusing, but creatively directed film from Takashi Miike. ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:14:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sukiyaki_Western_Django_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Foo_Fighters_Live_at_Wembley_Stadium_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Foo Fighters carry the torch for the golden years of grunge on this Blu-ray concert disc taken from the band's biggest two shows of their careers. ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:03:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Foo_Fighters_Live_at_Wembley_Stadium_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Dark_Knight_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gotham's City's masked avenger is back in this dark and ominous follow-up to Batman Begins. With a stellar audio transfer and impressive picture, The Dark Knight will make a great addition to anyone's Blu-ray library. ]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:41:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Dark_Knight_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transsiberian_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Drugs, murder, and intrigue on the Trans-Siberian -- this gripping character-driven thriller is a refreshing change from the typical Hollywood fodder. ]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:08:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transsiberian_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Firefly_The_Complete_Series_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The short-lived series with the cult following finally arrives in a welcomed high definition Blu-ray Disc release. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:58:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Firefly_The_Complete_Series_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/La_Femme_Nikita_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Luc Besson's classic 1990 action film comes to Blu-ray Disc in a stellar 1080p high definition video transfer. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/La_Femme_Nikita_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wall-E_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Pixar is back with another phenomenal film, made all the more enjoyable courtesy of reference quality audio and video transfers and an enjoyable set of extras. ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wall-E_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Planet_of_the_Apes_40-Year_Evolution_Blu_ray_collection.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The first major-film science fiction franchise that also revolutionized the genre arrives in a deluxe package including all five films mastered in high quality 1080p high definition. ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:14:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Planet_of_the_Apes_40-Year_Evolution_Blu_ray_collection.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jewel_The_Essential_Live_Songbook_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jewel: The Essential Live Songbook finds Jewel at her strongest -- performing folk songs, in sparingly instrumented arrangements. This two-disc Blu-ray Disc set comprises 52 tracks spread across three different live sets and is a must-have for any Jewel fan. ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jewel_The_Essential_Live_Songbook_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Story_of_O_Histoire_d_O_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This once controversial erotic classic comes to Blu-ray with a disappointing transfer and poor supplements that add little value to the obvious budget title. ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:55:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Story_of_O_Histoire_d_O_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Black_Christmas_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Whether you've been naughty or nice, Billy's going to get you, in the 1974 cult-classic, Black Christmas, now on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:26:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Black_Christmas_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jerry_Maguire_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Cameron Crowe spins a tale that brings together the quick pace of the NFL and high powered sports agents and a romantic drama. A chick flick... for guys? ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:30:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jerry_Maguire_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tinkerbell_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Disney has brought the lovable, mischievous fairy to the screen for her first full-length feature film, in glorious 1080p high def. But ultimately it is a "straight to video" release with all that implies. ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:56:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tinkerbell_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tori_Amos_Live_at_Montreux_1991_1992_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Classic Tori Amos arrives on Blu-ray Disc in two passionate performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival ]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:04:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tori_Amos_Live_at_Montreux_1991_1992_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chuck_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Chuck mixes action and humor in a modern-day take on Get Smart, but the Blu-ray transfer leaves much to be desired. ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:41:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chuck_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Monster_s_Ball_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Have a ball, Louisiana-style, as director Marc Forster's intense Monster's Ball arrives on high-def disc. ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:10:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Monster_s_Ball_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Supernatural_The_Complete_Third_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The CW network's finely crafted fantasy series comes to Blu-ray with a superb high definition video transfer ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:04:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Supernatural_The_Complete_Third_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Wars_The_Clone_Wars_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The "missing" adventures of Anakin and Obi-Wan can finally be retold, beginning with this digitally animated big-screen pilot movie. ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:13:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Wars_The_Clone_Wars_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Soundstage_Sheryl_Crow_Live_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sheryl Crow makes her Blu-ray Disc debut in a hit filled, energetic live performance on the PBS series Soundstage. ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:24:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Soundstage_Sheryl_Crow_Live_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hellboy_II_The_Golden_Army_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Don't let that mug fool you: Hellboy may be bigger, badder and redder than ever in this sequel, but his Blu-ray is gorgeous. ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:18:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hellboy_II_The_Golden_Army_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Run_Fatboy_Run.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Simon Pegg of "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" fame changes pace a bit and stars in this engaging, if not completely original, romantic comedy that also serves as the big screen directorial debut for "Friends" star David Schwimmer. ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:15:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Run_Fatboy_Run.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sleeping_Beauty_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Princess Aurora awakens in the high-def age to be decreed the fairest Blu-ray in all the land. ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:05:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sleeping_Beauty_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_Royale_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sony's re-issue of Casino Royale on Blu-ray looks and sounds just as good as the original Blu-ray release and comes bundled with a plethora of supplemental materials, but is it worth a double-dip so soon? ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:27:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_Royale_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Futurama_Bender_s_Game_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Robots and dragons and nerds galore: It's time to get back to the Futurama, especially now with their first high-definition direct-to-video movie. ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:24:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Futurama_Bender_s_Game_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Zombie_Strippers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This zombie satire is gratuitous in every way, but not even a solid release on Blu-ray can redeem this laughably scripted film. ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:31:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Zombie_Strippers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Final_Countdown_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An authentically recreated naval fantasy on a grand scale - F-14s versus Japanese Zeroes! - this 1980 cult fave makes a splash on Blu-ray. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:12:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Final_Countdown_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hancock_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sony has brought Will Smith's reluctant superhero summer blockbuster to high definition home video in a marvelously rendered Blu-ray Disc release. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:05:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hancock_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Universe_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A&E forays into Blu-ray with a big bang, not a whimper: The Universes gives us the sun, the moon, and the stars. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:56:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Universe_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ray_Harryhausen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews 1950's B-movie cheese arrives in all its stop-motion glory from Sony in this collection of Ray Harryhausen films on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:47:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ray_Harryhausen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Diary_of_the_Dead_oDiary of the Dead on Blu-ray Discn_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews George A. Romero's fifth installment in his Dead series of zombie films retools the franchise and starts the story over from the beginning, but in an attempt at experimenting Romero borrows too heavily from films that have come before. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:31:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Diary_of_the_Dead_oDiary of the Dead on Blu-ray Discn_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Land_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The dead rise again in this fourth installment of George A. Romero's series of Dead films that sees the emphasis placed on the action more than the horror. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:34:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Land_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Amityville_Horror_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews 1979's haunted house thriller supposedly based on real events makes its way to Blu-ray Disc in a middling but still better than previously available release from MGM. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:28:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Amityville_Horror_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Omen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Omen and its sequels arrive on Blu-ray disc alongside the 2006 remake in this 4-disc collection just in time for All Hallows Eve -- so dim the lights, light the jack-o'-lanterns and prepare to be scared. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:23:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Omen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Baraka_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A visually breathtaking tour of exotic places--and so much more--Baraka sets a new standard for Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:50:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Baraka_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_2.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Get three classic 007 films together in this Blu-ray bundle that gives you the best of Sean Connery and a taste of Roger Moore. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:02:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_2.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_1_Dr_No_Die_Another_Day_Live_and_Let_Die.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Investing in Bonds is easy, even in this economy, if you know how to shop wisely. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:54:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_1_Dr_No_Die_Another_Day_Live_and_Let_Die.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Six-Pack.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Bond fans will rejoice this week as six of the most popular, most ground-breaking films in the classic Bond franchise make their way onto Blu-ray Disc, and Amazon.com is offering all of them up in one exclusive boxed set. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:35:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Six-Pack.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Die_Another_Day_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The old school of Bond might have "died" with this wild Pierce Brosnan/Halle Berry ride, but the Blu-ray is alive and kicking. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:30:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Die_Another_Day_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/For_Your_Eyes_Only_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This Roger Moore-era 007 adventure is a throwback to the Connery era and, although one of Moore's stronger outings as 007, not quite up to the standards of the best of the Bonds altogether. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:25:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/For_Your_Eyes_Only_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Live_and_Let_Die_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Roger Moore's Bond debut lives again on this immaculately refurbished disc. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:17:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Live_and_Let_Die_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Iron_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Jon Favreau and star Robert Downey, Jr. collaborate to produce one of the year's best action films, and it looks and sounds better than ever on 1080p Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:15:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Iron_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/From_Russia_with_Love_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sean Connery is Bond, James Bond, in this film that solidified his legacy in many minds as the one and only 007. ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:13:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/From_Russia_with_Love_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Thunderball_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The film that defined the 007 franchise arrives on Blu-ray Disc in a splendid high definition transfer from MGM. ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:03:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Thunderball_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr_No_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Do you need to look any further to find a fabulous edition of James Bond's humble big-screen beginnings? Just say NO! ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:35:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr_No_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Gangster_Collection_American_Gangster_Casino_Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gangsters, gangsters, and more gangsters! Universal has put together a collection of thematically related films from heavyweight directors Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg and Ridley Scott sure to please fans of the mob film genre. ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:27:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Gangster_Collection_American_Gangster_Casino_Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director David Cronenberg shifts the underworld focus eastward in this sometimes riveting tale of the Russian mob in London featuring a standout performance by Viggo Mortensen. ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:48:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sixth_Sense_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film remains his best, and this technically brilliant, well-supplemented Blu-ray has quickly become one of my favorites. ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:05:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sixth_Sense_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Carrie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Senior prom will never be the same as Brian De Palma's eerie 1976 high school horror film, penned by Stephen King, arrives in high definition. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:59:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Carrie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Jewel_of_the_Nile_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Joan and Jack (and Ralph!) are back, in a bombastic new Blu of the Romancing the Stone sequel. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:12:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Jewel_of_the_Nile_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Romancing_the_Stone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Still a thrilling ride through the jungle and back again, the first adventure of Joan Wilder is more fun than ever on a spiffy new Blu-ray disc. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:08:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Romancing_the_Stone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Happening_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews M. Night Shyamalan's green, R-rated thriller brings the blood and the preaching. Now on Blu-ray, it also brings terrific audio/video and a harvest of fresh extras. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:53:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Happening_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pushing_Daisies_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A bittersweet tale of love, death and pie, Pushing Daisies is one of the best series currently on the small screen, and now a tasty Blu-ray set with but one caveat. ]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:41:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pushing_Daisies_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/American_Gangster_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The much-anticipated Blu-ray release of Universal's box office hit American Gangster finally arrives, but was it worth the wait? ]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:56:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/American_Gangster_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ultimate_Matrix_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Finally, it's here! The high-tech (picture-in-picture! digital copy!) Blu-ray edition worthy of Neo and that funky hard-wired crib he likes to hang out in. ]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:13:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ultimate_Matrix_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Martin Scorsese returned to familiar territory in this 1995 film about the mob in pre-corporate 1970's Las Vegas ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:41:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dawn_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Zak Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead "redux" comes to Blu-ray in a well handled transfer that heightens the horror and the film's enjoyability. ]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dawn_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_7th_Voyage_of_Sinbad.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This early display of stop-motion animation prowess by the father of special effects, Ray Harryhausen, comes to Blu-ray Disc in all its Technicolor glory. ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:28:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_7th_Voyage_of_Sinbad.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Love_Guru_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Mike Myers' latest comedy is little more than a series of crude gags that hardly amuse, but the Blu-ray release is typically well done. ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:30:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Love_Guru_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Beowulf_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Robert Zemeckis' rendition of the 9th Century Anglo-Saxon epic comes to Blu-ray Disc in a reference quality transfer sure to delight home theater enthusiasts everywhere. ]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Beowulf_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With gas prices at an all-time high, is now a good time to invest in a new Chain Saw? ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:34:26 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Risky_Business_25th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The dream is always the same: I pick up my copy of Risky Business, and it's in high-def. And it actually has special features on it! So now I'm getting enthusiastic.... ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:25:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Risky_Business_25th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fighter_Pilot_Operation_Red_Flag_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Follow Air Force pilot Captain John Stratton through intense combat training in this IMAX documentary film from director Stephen Lawson, now available on Blu-ray Disc with a beautiful 1080p video transfer and DTS-HD Master Audio Surround Sound. ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:11:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fighter_Pilot_Operation_Red_Flag_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Otis_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This dark comedy tries hard to frighten and to amuse, but does very little of either -- does the Blu-ray release of this film originally shot in HD at least redeem it with a high quality transfer? ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:25:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Otis_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Daredevil_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Daredevil is one of the more flawed adaptations of a Marvel character to the big screen, but the Blu-ray transfer's spectacular DTS-HD Master Audio surround mix and AVC video encoding make this a release worth checking out. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:39:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Daredevil_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Godfather_The_Coppola_Restoration_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Godfather Trilogy remixed, remastered and restored for Blu-ray? This was an offer I for one didn't have to think about for very long. ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:31:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Godfather_The_Coppola_Restoration_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cirque_du_Soleil_Corteo_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Cirque du Soleil's lavish production about a clown's imagining of his own funeral is captured in high definition with a superb lossless soundtrack on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:51:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cirque_du_Soleil_Corteo_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Michael Bay's transformation of the Transformers from toyland merchandise into big screen characters arrives on Blu-ray in a package that is at once pure eye candy and aurally thrilling. ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grey_s_Anatomy_Season_Four_Expanded_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Televison's sexy hospital drama comes to Blu-ray Disc in an expanded edition sure to please fans of the hit series. ]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:25:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grey_s_Anatomy_Season_Four_Expanded_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Forbidden_Kingdom_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jackie Chan and Jet Li finally team up (sort of) in this martial arts film based on the Chinese mythology of the Monkey King. Does this film manage to live up to the expectations one might have of these two legends of martial arts finally coming together? ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:04:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Forbidden_Kingdom_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Forgetting_Sarah_Marshall_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The latest Judd Apatow production comes home in high definition on Blu-ray Disc with gobs of picture detail and mostly solid DTS-HD audio, plus the usual assortment of entertaining extras. It's a fun film made even more fun on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:09:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Forgetting_Sarah_Marshall_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Day_Watch_Dnevnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The second part of the Russian blockbuster "Watches" trilogy has a more coherent narrative, but just as many amazing visual and sound effects rendered all the more enjoyable by the "Blu" treatment. ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:05:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Day_Watch_Dnevnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Night_Watch_Nochnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Russian blockbuster comes to Blu-ray Disc and is another fine transfer from Fox, but does the movie live up to the hype? ]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:49:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Night_Watch_Nochnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Quentin Tarantino's culmination of his Kill Bill story slows the pace and lessens the rage, but it pleases just the same in an excellent transfer to Blu-ray Disc from Disney/Miramax. ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:36:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The long awaited arrival of Kill Bill on Blu-ray Disc was well worth the wait. Quentin Tarantino's fascinating story of revenge is served up in a reference quality BD release that is not to be missed. ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:52:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Torchwood_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC's hip and stylish series arrives on Blu-ray Disc in a pleasing 6-disc gift set that sci-fi fans will not want to miss. ]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:52:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Torchwood_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Day_After_Tomorrow_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The special effects take center stage in this Hollywood doomsday scenario that appears on Blu-ray with reference quality picture and sound. ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:30:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Day_After_Tomorrow_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Doors_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Oliver Stone's hypnotic vision of the band that rocked the 60's and their iconic frontman dazzles on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:00:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Doors_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The television phenomenon about ordinary people with extraordinary abilities that gave us the catch phrase "Save the cheerleader. Save the world." comes to Blu-ray in a package laden with extras, but do the picture and sound quality measure up? ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:15:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stargate_Continuum_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This direct-to-video extension of the Stargate franchise won't offer much for anyone who is not a fan of the SG-1 television series. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:02:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stargate_Continuum_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The three films of the Pirates of the Caribbean series are available now together in a complete trilogy boxed set on Blu-ray Disc. If you don't already own them, now may be the time. ]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:02:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews In a season cut short by the WGA strike, the storyline feels aimless, haphazard and unresolved. Unfortunately, the inconsistent video transfer and ho-hum sound mix don't help matters much. ]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:58:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tim_Burton_s_The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Tim Burton's timeless stop-motion animated musical classic arrives in stunning high definition on Blu-ray with a brilliant lossless 7.1 soundtrack in an edition that is sure to be the ultimate reference for this title for years to come. ]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:45:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tim_Burton_s_The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/1408_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This psychologically harrowing piece of horror is a showcase for the talent of John Cusack and nearly matches the level of quality set by The Shining. ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:40:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/1408_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coastal_Dawns_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews From the same team that brought us The Discovery HD Theater series Sunrise Earth comes Coastal Dawns, an even more spectacular real-time experience of dawn along the coasts of Hawaii and Maine that is pure eye candy. ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:46:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coastal_Dawns_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With the launch of the third film in the Starship Troopers series, Sony has released the full trilogy on Blu-ray Disc in 1080p high definition video with Dolby TrueHD sound. But all the technology in the world can't make the sequels live up to the original. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:57:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Robin_Hood_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC's new retelling of the Robin Hood legend is sometimes overwrought and drags when the drama is overplayed, but it still offers lots of fun, quick-paced action that is a decent way to pass the time. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:50:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Robin_Hood_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Afro_Samurai_Season_1_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This stylized blending of modern, U.S. hip-hop culture and Japanese feudalism that features wonderful voice acting from Ron Perlman and Samuel L. Jackson finally arrives in reference-quality high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:15:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Afro_Samurai_Season_1_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The under-appreciated first installment in the Starship Troopers series come to Blu-ray Disc and it's a treat for the eyes and ears. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:25:26 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nim_s_Island_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This lighthearted family film from Fox and Walden Media is not so ground-breaking that you will feel compelled to go back to it many times, but it offers some entertaining fun for the entire family and its high quality Blu-ray transfer increases the enjoyability. ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:37:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nim_s_Island_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Prison_Break_Season_Three_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fox's high-action, fast-paced drama makes its second appearence on Blu-ray Disc with the release of its third season in a reference quality package that is sure to please. ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:14:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Prison_Break_Season_Three_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dude_Where_s_My_Car_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This outrageous farce of a movie works hard for laughs, but only succeeds occasionally. Dude, I want my 83 minutes back. ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:14:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dude_Where_s_My_Car_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Harold_Kumar_Escape_from_Guantanamo_Bay_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Four years ago, all these two friends wanted were sliders. Now, they're sliding for their lives. And the Blu-ray gives them more than they bargained for. ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:10:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Harold_Kumar_Escape_from_Guantanamo_Bay_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shutter_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Japanese director Masayuki Oshiai's remake of the Thai film of the same name is all by-the-book J-Horror, with very little to distinguish it from any other film in the genre. Thankfully, this "Westernized" version of Shutter on Blu-ray Disc has marvelous picture and audio quality to help prop it up. ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:11:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shutter_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Smart_People_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The indie film Smart People tries to capture the essence of dysfunctional people too smart to see past their own problems, but does it succeed? ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:37:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Smart_People_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Patriot_Games_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jack Ryan's back, and this time it's personal. Maybe a little too personal, as Harrison Ford wrestles with Irish terrorists. ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:43:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Patriot_Games_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Clear_and_Present_Danger_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Mr. Ryan (Harrison Ford) goes to Washington, and while the politics in this thriller might be complicated at times, the picture and sound on this disc are simply spectacular. ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:30:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Clear_and_Present_Danger_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Hunt_for_Red_October_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The search for Blu October has come to a happy conclusion, as the best submarine movie ever finally sets sail from Paramount on everyone's favorite high-def format. ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:07:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Hunt_for_Red_October_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sum_of_All_Fears_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The lovechild of Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck stars as a post-pubescent Jack Ryan and does a damned fine job saving the world. (We're still here, aren't we?) ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:53:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sum_of_All_Fears_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Rolling_Stones_Shine_a_Light_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Rolling Stones show they still have what it takes in this energetic performance filmed at New York City's historic Beacon Theatre in 2006 and directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese. ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:25:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Rolling_Stones_Shine_a_Light_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ganges_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC once again bring their excellent documentary camera work to the skilfully crafted high definition series, Ganges, which follows this most revered and holy river on the Indian sub-contintent on its entire journey; from it's glacial beginnings in the peaks of the Himalayas to its final destination in the largest river delta in the world. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:46:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ganges_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Batman_Begins_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1642.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews As the latest Batman film opens in theaters, Warner has finally released the previous film on Blu-ray Disc with some innovative extras and reference quality picture and sound. ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:28:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Batman_Begins_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1642.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/earth-the-biography-1638.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Dr. Ian Stewart offers an intriguing look at the powerful forces that interconnect to shape Earth and make it habitable for human life. Unfortunately, the mixture of low resolution and less than spectacular high definition footage leave much to be desired. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:38:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/earth-the-biography-1638.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/There_Will_Be_Blood_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1631.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This is Daniel Day-Lewis at his Academy Award-winning best as a ruthless oil tycoon driven by greed in this film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights; Magnolia) now available in high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:15:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/There_Will_Be_Blood_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1631.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-returns-blu-ray-1629.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Mummy Returns is one of those ideal sequels that gives its audience everything they expect, and more. This new Blu-ray, one of Universal's first, does the same. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:30:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-returns-blu-ray-1629.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-blu-ray-1628.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Like the undead Egyptian himself, The Mummy is back and more powerful than ever, thanks to unholy incantations and Blu-ray disc. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:29:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-blu-ray-1628.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/gans-of-ny-bluray-1621.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Martin Scorsese's sprawling period film about Civil War era New York City finally comes to Blu-ray Disc, but does this highly anticipated release fix the flaws of its DVD predecessor? ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:15:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/gans-of-ny-bluray-1621.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/batman-gotham-knight-blu-ray-1630.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The perfect companion for a dark night, this animated anthology with an Eastern flavor is a stylish treat on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:15:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/batman-gotham-knight-blu-ray-1630.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/spiderwick-bluray-1615.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The fast-paced fantasy film comes to Blu-ray with a stellar video transfer sure to please videophiles, but does the film have enough substance to hold the attention of a mature audience? ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:43:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/spiderwick-bluray-1615.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-host-blu-ray-1617.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's thrilling answer to the Japanese monster movies arrives on Blu-ray disc in a spectacular high definition video transfer and reference quality sound mix guaranteed to give your system a good workout. ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:26:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-host-blu-ray-1617.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bucket-list-blu-ray-disc-1616.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Heavyweight actors Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman put on strong performances in director Rob Reiner's overly sentimental look at coming to terms with death. ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:53:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bucket-list-blu-ray-disc-1616.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/halloween-bluray-1610.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews John Carpenter's genre defining horror film arrives on Blu-ray Disc with a controversial yet excellent video transfer, full of details never before seen on any previous edition. ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:05:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/halloween-bluray-1610.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/10_000_BC_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1613.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews More Patriot than Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich's 10,000 BC might be awash in anachronisms but it is also home theater demo material of mammoth proportions. ]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:05:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/10_000_BC_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1613.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Shining_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1609.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Stanley Kubrick's sole excursion into the Horror genre appears here on this Blu-ray Disc release of the late filmmaker's now classic screen adaptation of Stephen King's best selling novel. ]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:19:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Shining_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1609.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bridge-too-far-blu-ray-1590.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The classic World War II film comes to Blu-ray Disc. It features an all-star cast, and some impressive film-making, but its 3-hour run time feels a bit long, and its audio and video transfers are not quite up to reference quality. And hey, Fox/MGM, how about some extras? ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:09:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bridge-too-far-blu-ray-1590.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/cloverfield-blu-ray-1588.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Now on Blu-ray Disc, producer J.J. Abrams and director Matt Reeves' original take on the classic monster movie is a sight to behold in high definition. ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:01:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/cloverfield-blu-ray-1588.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/master-commander-blu-ray-1589.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Russell Crowe stars as Captain Jack Aubrey, a commander in her majesty's navy in the eigthteenth century, on a quest to capture or destroy a dangerous French privateer vessel. He may be out-classed and out-gunned, but his resolve and instinct are strong. Will it be enough? The film is now available on Blu-ray Disc with an excellent audio and video transfer but an appalling dearth of extras. ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/master-commander-blu-ray-1589.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/next-blu-ray-1585.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Yet another Philip K. Dick big-screen adaptation is a miss with this Nicolas Cage Sci-Fi vehicle appearing on Blu-ray Disc with above average picture quality and engulfing uncompressed PCM sound. ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:20:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/next-blu-ray-1585.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/recruit-bluray-1579.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An average spy thriller with strong performances from Colin Farrell and Al Pacino offers a decent level of entertainment value, but the reference quality audio and video in this Blu-ray Disc release put it over the top. ]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:57:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/recruit-bluray-1579.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/song-remains-the-same-bluray-1578.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the legendary paragons of concert films finally appears on Blu-ray Disc with it's original quadraphonic soundtrack remixed into an amazing sounding TrueHD 5.1 lossless track, but with a glaring defect that should have been fixed. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:56:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/song-remains-the-same-bluray-1578.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ozzfest-blu-ray-1572.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The legendary Hard Rock festival is captured in high definition on its 10th anniversary tour in 2005 and brought to Blu-ray Disc, but suffers from a lack of focus and lackluster, lossy soundtrack. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:15:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ozzfest-blu-ray-1572.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/carnival-of-sins-bluray-1573.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With debauchery in tow, the original lineup of the Crüe returned in 2005 on their Red, White, and Crüe reunion tour and it was all captured in high definition. Sadly, the excellent performance and quality picture is hampered by a poor lossy soundtrack. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:00:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/carnival-of-sins-bluray-1573.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/butch-sundance-blu-ray-1571.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director George Roy Hill's 1969 genre-bending Western classic featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as the iconic historical figures comes to Blu-ray. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:10:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/butch-sundance-blu-ray-1571.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/narnia-lion-witch-wardrobe-bluray-1565.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews As the second film in the Narnia series hits theaters, the Blu-ray Disc version of the first film hits the streets and it's a visual and auditory feast, packed with tasty extras. ]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 23:07:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/narnia-lion-witch-wardrobe-bluray-1565.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-2-blu-ray-1557.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The sequel to 2004's National Treasure doesn't offer much different or compelling in the way of plot, but its Blu-ray release has strong sound and picture quality and an abundance of extras. ]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 22:30:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-2-blu-ray-1557.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-blu-ray-1545.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Nicolas Cage stars in this near farcical historical mystery that plays on cliché conspiracies concerning Knights Templar, Free Masons and hidden treasure, with a competent transfer and audio mix to Blu-ray Disc from Disney. ]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 21:30:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-blu-ray-1545.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/black-crowes-freak-1544.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Black Crowes got back together on their reunion tour in 2005 and proved they could still bang out some good, old fashioned rock and roll. It was captured in this spirited performance at the historical Fillmore Auditorium. ]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 01:12:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/black-crowes-freak-1544.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/sharkwater-blu-ray-disc-1543.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A fantastic and eye-opening film by first time filmmaker Rob Stewart that is guaranteed to not only alter one's perspective on sharks, but open one's eyes to the natural world around us. ]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 13:59:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/sharkwater-blu-ray-disc-1543.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/john-lgend-blu-ray-1528.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Grammy winning R&B artist John Legend put on an excellent performance in concert for what was Sony-BMG's first Blu-ray concert disc release and the picture and sound quality don't disappoint either. ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:22:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/john-lgend-blu-ray-1528.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/reservoir-dogs-blu-ray-1526.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Quentin Tarantino's excellent 1992 debut looks stunning in this 15th anniversary Blu-ray Disc edition of a modern classic. ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:18:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/reservoir-dogs-blu-ray-1526.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/tekkonkinkreet-blu-ray-1525.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An animé title with wonderful hand-drawn animation, but only an average story makes an appearance on Blu-ray with excellent audio and video quality. ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/tekkonkinkreet-blu-ray-1525.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/u2-rattle-hum-1524.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The now legendary Rock band is captured on tour in the United States at the pinnacle of their Joshua Tree success in the 1980s in this classic concert film on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:12:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/u2-rattle-hum-1524.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-devil-knows-blu-ray-1523.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Rule of thumb: If you and your brother are going to try and rob the family jewelry store, chances are things are only going to go from bad to worse. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:50:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-devil-knows-blu-ray-1523.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/predator-blu-ray-disc-1519.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The 80s classic SciFi shoot-em-up comes to Blu-ray Disc, and while its audio and video quality are better than the DVD releases that came before it, a complete lack of extras or special features make me wonder whether a special edition version isn't in store for the future. ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:37:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/predator-blu-ray-disc-1519.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/baron-munchausen-bluray-1516.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Visually, Terry Gilliam's film has some trouble fitting into the modern age, much like The Baron himself. But this special edition disc is great fun. ]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:55:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/baron-munchausen-bluray-1516.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/purple-rain-blu-ray-1512.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The film that turned his royal badness into rock royalty appears in the definitive edition of this Rock-movie classic with an unforgettable soundtrack. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:15:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/purple-rain-blu-ray-1512.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/immortal-belovew-bluray-1511.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The 1994 biopic about the legendary composer Ludwig Van Beethoven shines in this high definition release with marvelous acting by Gary Oldman, spectacular musical performances from Sir George Solti and the London Symphony Orchestra, and top notch audio and video quality. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:55:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/immortal-belovew-bluray-1511.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/juno-blu-ray-1514.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The funny, smart, heartfelt Oscar-winning comedy drama comes to Blu-ray Disc and it's just as enjoyable at home as it was in theaters. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:09:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/juno-blu-ray-1514.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/aliens-vs-predator-requiem-bluray-1508.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews In the second attempt at uniting the popular "Alien" and "Predator" films, the brothers Strause have got a lot of things right, but still can't seem to write dialog fit for human consumption. The Blu-ray Disc offers some unique features including a Bonus View encyclopedia-style multi-media archive of Alien and Predator factoids. ]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:15:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/aliens-vs-predator-requiem-bluray-1508.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/6th-day-blu-ray-1507.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews "...and on the 7th Day, the filmmakers rested, and kinda phoned in the whole thing. And lo, there was a Blue Ray shining from the heavens, and it was good." Well, not so much, actually. ]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:22:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/6th-day-blu-ray-1507.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/incubus-alive-blu-ray-1503.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The platinum selling Alternative band is captured on tour in high definition and although the picture quality is lacking the sound quality and extras make up for it. ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:04:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/incubus-alive-blu-ray-1503.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/alvin-chipmunks-blu-ray-1502.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Alvin and his homeboys are rocking your crib, and it's more fun than sucking on a helium-filled balloon! ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:43:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/alvin-chipmunks-blu-ray-1502.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/enchanted-blu-ray-1497.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Every Disney classic has been leading up to this. They had it coming, and who better to poke fun at the Classic Disney formula than Disney itself? ]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:54:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/enchanted-blu-ray-1497.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/life-of-brian-blu-ray-1498.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The hilarious and controversial religious comedy from the classic and infamous British comedy troop appears in a definitive high definition Blu-ray disc release. ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:47:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/life-of-brian-blu-ray-1498.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/walk-hard-blu-ray-1495.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Judd Apatow strikes again, this time as a co-writer/producer (and Jake Kasdan as co-writer/director) with a hilarious fictional musical bio pic that shows us that John C. Reilly can not only act but carry a tune too. Now on Blu-ray Disc, the film is available in a 2-hour long director's cut with hours and hours of extras. ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:53:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/walk-hard-blu-ray-1495.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ice-age-blu-ray-1490.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fox/Blue Sky Studio's CG animated tale of three unlikely friends that come together over a common cause comes to Blu-ray in a decent though slightly flawed high definition release. ]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:09:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ice-age-blu-ray-1490.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/wall-street-blu-ray-1480.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews