Blu-ray Review: Hidden

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When 99 per cent of a movie features three people, and one of the three is super annoying it’s a serious issue. Such is the case with Zoe, who is massively overexposed as the centrepiece of the film. While the performance left plenty to be desired, the character is the bigger issue. There’s too much inconsistency in her behaviour, and her inability to remain quiet during key moments seemed at odds with the setup that they’ve been down there for almost a year.

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Video Game Review: NBA Live ’16

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Live ’16 is capable of looking really good, though it’s not consistent in that regard with the game’s more notable players seeming to have received more care than others. The ESPN license is used effectively, and the creation of that TV broadcast vibe is one of the highlights of Live’s presentation — that includes the enjoyable halftime/post-game shows that recap some of the game’s best plays. Animations can be a bit clunky but not to the point that it really pulls you out of the experience.

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Blu-ray Review: The Gallows

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We’ve seen this movie before. You’ve seen this movie before. So much of what’s on screen feels ripped from other films — and not in an ironic, Scream sort of way, either. The back story is absurd — the spirit of a boy killed 20 years ago has returned to haunt a high school play — and the “big reveals” lead to all kinds of eye rolling.

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Video Game Review: Transformers: Devastation

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Like any worthwhile episode of Transformers, Devastation has Megatron attempting an insane scheme that will have disastrous effects on Earth and its flesh creatures. This time, he has located an object that has the power to “cyberform” the planet, turning Earth into another Cybertron. Once again it’s up to Prime and his band of Autobots — Sideswipe, Grimlock, Wheeljack and Bumblebee — to stop him and save the human race from extinction.

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Blu-ray Review: San Andreas

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Although he doesn’t get to flash his charisma here as much as in other films, Johnson remains an amiable lead with the personality and physique to be cast as a hero in a film in which the “villain” is Mother Nature itself. He does plenty of physical action sequences, an array of impressive stunts and still manages to bring a human element to his character.

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Blu-ray Review: Magic Mike XXL

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Without question, Magic Mike XXL is a much more enjoyable film than the original. Pretty much all of the dramatic elements have been moved to the side to allow the cast to have fun at every turn. Tatum once again proves he’s an excellent comedic actor and all-around likable dude. It may not be at the level of 21 Jump Street in terms of laughs, but unless you’re determined not to crack a smile because of all the beefcake it’s pretty humorous.

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Video Game Review: Skylanders Superchargers

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One of the consistently enjoyable things about the Skylanders series is the world itself. Characters have a silly charm and locations are suitably varied. It creates a very adventurous feel as you dash around the Skylands to thwart yet another scheme from Kaos. The race tracks aren’t as interesting as the on-foot segments, though, and with them making up a significant chunk of the action it does make things feel a little more homogeneous as you advance.

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