Title: The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration

Year: 1972
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writer: Mario Puzo (Screenwriter), Francis Ford Coppola (Screenwriter), Mario Puzo (Original Material By)
Rating: R
Length: 177 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino as Michael
James Caan as Sonny
Richard Castellano (1933) as Clemenza
Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen
Sterling Hayden as Capt. McCluskey

Plot:
Regarded as one of the best American films ever, by the American Film Institute, Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar®-winning* role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. The Godfather® is a violent and chilling portrait of the Sicilian family's struggle to stay in power in a post-war America of corruption, deceit and betrayal. Coppola begins his legendary trilogy, masterfully balancing the story of the Corleone's family life and the ugly crime business in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel and featuring career-making performances by Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall, this searing and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award® nominations, and won three including Best Picture of 1972.

*Best Actor in a Leading Role 1972

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary

My Thoughts:
I wouldn't say this is a favorite film of mine. But It is very well done and holds your interest with ease. And the film did seem to hold up well after all these years. Definetly a film that is worth the three hours you need to put in to watch it. I think everyone should see this at least once. Though I do think this one is a little over hyped. I can see how people could go into this one expecting much more. Though I must say that Brando was excellent in the part.

My Rating:

Title: Con Air
Year: 1997
Director: Simon West
Rating: Rated 18 : Strong Violence
Length: 115 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: PCM: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Icelandic, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Colm Meaney
Mykelti Williamson
Nick Chinlund
Renoly Santiago [Renoly]
John Malkovich
Ving Rhames

Plot:
Buckle up for "a pure adrenaline rush!" (Sixty Second Preview) as producer Jerry Bruckheimer's explosive hit, Con Air, detonates on Blu-ray Disc®. Starring acclaimed actors Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich, this edge-of-your-seat thrill ride soars to new heights in this remarkable format.

A prison parolee (Cage) - on his way to freedom - faces impossible odds when the maximum security transport plane he's on is skyjacked by the 10 most vicious criminals in the country. Experience death-defying stunts and mind-blowing special effects in eye-popping 1080p while jet engines roar and turbulent action rocks your world in 5.1 48khz, 24-bit uncompressed audio. The excitement takes off and never lets up with Blu-ray™ High Definition!

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
Since i saw Karsten bought Con Air, i was in the mood to rewatch it, ages since i watched last time. And the movie is just great from start to finish. Great action trough-out, Some great moments here and there. A great Malkowich in the lead as the crazy mastermind and ofc the oldschool Nicolas Cage! I really love the old stuff from Nicolas Cage. I think Nicolas Cage and Jerry Bruckheimer has made alot of great movies together! All in all this a fun and great actionflick! So lets hope we will see Cage back to his oldschool days when he was at the top. Check it out!

My Rating:
5/6

Title: Let Me In
Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia |
Year: 2010
Director: Matt Reeves (1966)
Writer: Matt Reeves (1966) (Screenwriter), John Ajvide Lindqvist (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated R : Strong Bloody Horror Violence, Language and a Brief Sexual Situation
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Owen
Chloë Grace Moretz as Abby
Richard Jenkins (1947) as The Father
Cara Buono as Owen's Mother
Elias Koteas as The Policeman
Sasha Barrese as Virginia

Plot:
From Matt Reeves – the director of Cloverfield – comes the new vampire classic that critics are calling "chillingly real" (Scott Bowles, USA Today), "one of the best horror films of the year" (Cinematical) and "a haunting, touching and unforgettable thriller" (Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine). In bleak New Mexico, a lonely, bullied boy, Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee of The Road), forms a unique bond with his mysterious new neighbor, Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz of Kick-Ass), who moves from town to town with the man who appears to be her father (Oscar® Nominee Richard Jenkins of The Visitor). Trapped in the mind and body of a child, however, Abby is forced to hide a horrific secret of bloodthirsty survival. But in a world of tenderness and terror, how can you invite in the one friend who may unleash the ultimate nightmare?

Based on the Swedish novel, Let the Right One In, "Let Me In is a dark and violent love story, a beautiful piece of cinema and a respectful rendering of my novel for which I am grateful." (John Ajvide Lindqvist, author)

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Picture-in-picture
Digital Copy

My Thoughts:
I definitely enjoyed this film. I do like the original better as I think it conveys the story better. Though there is some really good effects in this one. I do like the cast here and felt they did a good job. Keeping your attention easily. This film is well worth the time put in to see it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Fright Night
IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
Year: 1985
Director: Tom Holland (1943)
Writer: Tom Holland (1943) (Writer)
Rating: R
Length: 107 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige
William Ragsdale as Charley Brewster
Amanda Bearse as Amy Peterson
Roddy McDowall as Peter Vincent
Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed
Jonathan Stark as Billy Cole

Plot:
Fright Night (1985), writer/director Tom Holland's homage to classic horror films, stars Chris Sarandon as the suave vampire next door and Roddy McDowall as the washed-up actor turned vampire killer who attempts to thwart the ambassador of evil's designs on a peaceful suburban enclave. This cult favorite features superb visual effects from a team headed by Richard Edlund (Ghostbusters) and Randall Cook (The Lord of the Rings).

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
A story of mind your own business and no peeking in neighbors windows. 

Seriously though this is definitely one of my favorite vampire movies. At least in my top 5. It has a great cast and a very good story that keeps your attention with ease. I loved Roddy McDowall in this one. And Amanda Bearst was very good and definitely cute here. The film has a good mixture of horror and comedy that just works. While I imagine most have, if you never seen this one I definitely recommend it. Well worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Poltergeist
IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
Year: 1982
Director: Tobe Hooper
Writer: Steven Spielberg (Screenwriter), Michael Grais (Screenwriter), Mark Victor (Screenwriter), Steven Spielberg (Story By)
Rating: PG
Length: 114 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, German: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Italian: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling
JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling
Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh
Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling
Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling
Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling

Plot:
"THEY'RE HERE," playful at first...but not for long. A storm erupts, a tree attacks and little Carol Anne Freeling is whisked away into a spectral void. As her family confronts horrors galore, something else is here too: a new benchmark in Hollywood ghost stories. Producers Steven Spielburg and Frank Marshall and director Tobe Hooper head the elite scream team of this classic horror. Welcome to Home Sweet Haunted Home.

Extras:
Scene Access
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
I haven't watched this one is quite some time. While the movie does have a little bit of a slow start... it definitely makes up for it with a great story. I never been much of a fan of Craig T. Nelson... but I did like JoBeth Williams as the mother. The haunting starts pretty mild... moving things around and such much to the enjoyment and entertainment of the mother. But before you know it things takes a turn for the worse. It has been so long since I watched this one that I forgot how good it is. I enjoyed every minute of watching this one again. If by any chance you have not seen this movie before... I highly recommend it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
Year: 2007
Director: Tim Burton
Writer: Stephen Sondheim (Original Material By), Hugh Wheeler (Original Material By), John Logan (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated R : Graphic Bloody Violence
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd
Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett
Alan Rickman as Judge Turpin
Timothy Spall as Beadle
Sacha Baron Cohen as Pirelli
Jamie Campbell Bower as Anthony

Plot:
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Interviews

My Thoughts:
This is one tis a favorite of my daughter's. So when she found out I had to watch it this month, she decided to join me. I enjoyed it quite a bit... but then how can you go wrong with a cast such as this? I really liked both the story and the settings. This is a film that easily kept my attention through-out. Even if it is very heavy on music. A little more then I normally enjoy. I would definitely feel comfortable recommending it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: An American Werewolf in London
IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
Year: 1981
Director: John Landis
Writer: John Landis (Writer)
Rating: R
Length: 98 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo, German: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo, Italian: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Commentary

Stars:
Joe Belcher as Truck Driver
David Naughton as David Kessler
Griffin Dunne as Jack Goodman
David Schofield as Dart Player
Brian Glover as Chess Player
Lila Kaye as Barmaid

Plot:
Re-discover one of the most gripping horror films of all time with the cult classic, An American Werewolf in London. Blending the macabre with a wicked sense of humor, director John Landis (National Lampoon's® Animal House) delivers a contemporary take on the classic werewolf tale in this story of two American tourists who, while traveling in London, find their lives changed forever when a vicious wolf attacks them during a full moon.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Featurettes
Gallery
Interviews
Storyboard Comparisons
Outtakes/Bloopers
BD-Live
D-BOX

My Thoughts:
This movie has always held a special place in my heart. Not only is it a good and fun werewolf movie. It is the first ever werewolf movie I remember seeing. It is the movie that started my love for werewolf movies. I absolutely love the effects of the werewolf transformation. I thought they did a wonderful job on it... especially considering how old this movie is. It is hard to believe this movie is almost 40 years old already! I think Rick Baker really needs to be praised for the work he did on the effects of this movie! I thought the cast did a wonderful job as well. What do I say about the gore of this movie? It is kind of hard to explain. While the gore is there some of it is done in a lighthearted way. Like with the visiting corpse of David's friend Jack. I don't know if I am making sense here as I am having trouble putting my thoughts into words... but it is like the gore is there... but in a light hearted almost comedic way... but it don't have a look of it. more of a feeling of it, the actual looks of it is fantastic. I hope I am not being too confusing there. It is like the movie has a mixture of both serious and fun gore. If there is such a thing as fun gore. OK... I am rambling now... lets end this in saying that I absolutely love every minute of it! In my opinion this is a true classic horror in every since of the word!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: The Others
IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
Year: 2001
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Writer: Alejandro Amenábar (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Thematic Elements and Frightening Moments
Length: 104 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Nicole Kidman as Grace
Fionnula Flanagan as Mrs. Mills
Christopher Eccleston as Charles
Alakina Mann as Anne
James Bentley as Nicholas
Eric Sykes as Mr. Tuttle

Plot:
Academy Award® winner** Nicole Kidman (The Hours, Moulin Rouge!) delivers an utterly unforgettable performance in this chilling and stylish suspense thriller! While awaiting her husband's return from war, Grace (Kidman) and her two young children live an unusually isolated existence behind the locked doors and drawn curtains of a secluded island mansion. Then, when three mysterious servants arrive, it becomes frighteningly clear that there is far more to this house than meets the eye. Acclaimed by critics everywhere, the unpredictable twists and turns of this compelling hit will keep you guessing!

**2002, Actress in a Leading Role, The Hours.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
I have always enjoyed this movie... is a really good ghost story. Even though I did figure out the end twist early the first time I watched it. This movie has some good atmosphere... and I think the cast did a great job. If you never seen this film... I highly recommend it.

My Rating: