Blu-ray Review: The Batman Four Film Collection 4K UHD

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It’s a solid film, still benefiting from Keaton’s work as Batman as well as Burton’s eye for bringing that dark and brooding atmosphere to life. There’s no question it misses Nicholson, however, as DeVito’s grotesque portrayal of Penguin just isn’t as entertaining — it’s telling that all three sequels featured multiple villains. Pfeiffer is stunning as Catwoman and was doubtless the object of countless fantasies among pubescent boys all around the world.

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Blu-ray Review: A Star is Born: Encore Edition

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So what do you get? Well, primarily you get extended and/or new songs. That starts in the opening scene in which Jackson’s performance now includes a second verse, giving you more lyrics but losing the really cool, establishing cut from the original. That’s pretty much the same vibe we got from the second notable addition, a longer interaction between Jackson and Ally in the parking lot. Yes, you’re getting more, but it also speaks to how crisply edited the theatrical version was.

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Blu-ray Review: Isn’t It Romantic

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There is a lot of funny gags and moments throughout the film, and the spontaneous dance numbers are cleverly implemented and choreographed. The karaoke scene might be the best in the film, and the whole homage aspect of these numbers is sure to elicit some nostalgia. The movie also manages to steer clear of anything that could be considered harsh or cutting with its light-hearted mockery keeping the tone perpetually whimsical.

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Blu-ray Review: The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part

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If you ever played with LEGOs as a kid it’s hard not to enjoy the incredibly inventive way all the structures have been brought to life. The way it switches between slick animation and silly, ultra-cheap stuff is fun, too. Beyond the cleverness of the world, there are many fun cameos and little winks and nods to other film series and Warner Brothers properties, though it does feel scaled back relative to the original.

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Blu-ray Review: IMAX Pandas

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There’s some late drama as well, as the transition to the wild isn’t as successful as the team had hoped, forcing Owens to return to China (after a contrived scene of him running and then “getting the phone call”) to track down Qian Qian. The film never really clues you in as to what went wrong, or what the results mean for the future, but suffice to say the effort to acclimate Qian Qian wasn’t a rousing success.

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Blu-ray Review: Bumblebee

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As that uneasy alliance searches for Bumblebee, he and Charlie begin to form a close friendship with the Autobot becoming something of a surrogate father after her own passed away recently, an event she continues to struggle with. All the while, danger continues to close in as the Decepticons work tirelessly to locate their prey, setting up a dangerous showdown.

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Blu-ray Review: The Mule

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With all the “road trips” Earl embarks on, The Mule gets to show off a lot of pretty scenery and offer a taste of what driving across America is like, which is something we always find appealing. There’s also a leisurely pace to everything, and as long as you don’t go in looking for action (there’s almost none) it can be rather enjoyable.

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