Archive for the ‘DVD-Screener’ Category

The Golden Compass

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

The story was changed slightly compared to the book, but not too much.

The effects are magic!. The flow of the daemons in the film was almost completely convincing, however there were times when the speech of the animals had that typical “computer animated falseness” that you see in the cg cartoons.

Other than some minor CG blemishes, the realism is some of the most convincing.

The polar bear is completely lifelike and the animal morphing was magic.

Warning:- this post does not contain the films Goofs.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Chris Weitz

Writers
Chris Weitz
Philip Pullman

Release Date
5 December 2007 (UK)

Genre
Adventure / Drama / Family / Fantasy / Thriller

Tagline
It is the Alethiometer. It tells the truth. As for how to read it, you’ll have to learn by yourself.

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Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

This story begins with Benjamin Barker’s arrest by the Judge Turpin, a true figure of evil, who doesn’t think twice in convicting Barker for a crime he didn’t commit.

Sent away of London, he returns with a new facet: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Until this moment on, his barbershop is scenery to grim assassination- through which the evidences of murder are kept hidden thanks to the help of Mrs. Lovett, the baker. Sweeney vows revenge against the judge.

Did you know: In America, this film is known as Sweeny Todd. Seemingly its the shorter version of name. You’ll sleep easier knowing that :)

Warning:- this post does contain the films Goofs, this may spoil the film.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Tim Burton

Writers
John Logan
Stephen Sondheim

Release Date
25 January 2008

Genre
Crime / Musical / Thriller

Tagline
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
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The Assassination Of Jesse James

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a very good western and we sure don’t see too many of them in these times.

It’s shot in color, but like one of those sepia-tone films that were in vogue for a brief spell.

The second unit filming (second unit is outside) was done in western Canada and looks a whole lot more like Missouri then than Missouri does now.

It was nominated for Golden Globe.

Another 8 wins & 11 nominations - we are like a big fact file here at ET :)

Warning:- this post does contain the films Goof, this may spoil the film.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Andrew Dominik

Writers
Andrew Dominik
Ron Hansen

Release Date
30 November 2007

Genre
Biography / Crime / Drama / Western

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Bee Movie

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Computer-animated films are sharply observed visual comedy grafted over hilarious voice-over.

Then they run out of ideas. All the bee jokes are front-loaded and the film can’t survive either on it’s script.

The writing team are keen not to get in too deep and stick to the surface gags.

A bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice; making honey.

On a special trip outside the hive, Barry’s life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey.

Warning:- this post does contain the films Goof, this may spoil the film.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Directors
Steve Hickner
Simon J. Smith

Writers
Jerry Seinfeld
Spike Feresten

Release Date
14 December 2007

Genre
Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy

Tagline
On November 2nd Hold on to your honey

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The Bucket List

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

A corprate billionaire Edward Cole; and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common in life except for their terminal illnesses.

Sharing a hospital room together, the two of them decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their, bucket list.

In the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life. Sounds magic!

photo of The Bucket List,  Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman

Warning:- this post doesn’t contain the films Goofs.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

 

Director
Rob Reiner

Writer
Justin Zackham

Release Date
8 February 2008 (UK)

Genre
Adventure / Comedy / Drama

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Juno

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Juno delivers a train-wreck of awkward moments one after another, which ends up making the film both uncomfortable and ultimately unenjoyable.

The way the characters speak, the ridiculous lingo they use, the sequence of events, the plot as a whole, the stupid feminist undertones, the failed attempts at witty comedy, everything about it is irritating.

Michael Cera portrays the same socially detached high schooler that he has in other movies, exactly the same way as before.

The soundtrack to this film sounds like it was recorded in someone’s basement, and only further helps to annihilate what little emotion and drama existed.

Warning:- this post contains the films Goofs - may spoil film for you. Download it here

… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Jason Reitman

Writer
Diablo Cody

Release Date
8 February 2008 (UK)

Genre:
Comedy / Drama

Tagline:
A comedy about growing up… and the bumps along the way.

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Jar City

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Plot: This is broken into 2 parts; first is about a man breaking into a genetic database storing medical information on the Icelandic people.

 After losing his daughter to a hereditary disease, he then tries to trace his own roots.

The second story is about a murder investigation of an old man that leads to unusual forensic evidence, uncovering secrets that have been kept in the genetic bloodline of the whole nation.

Based on the eponymous crime novel by Arnaldur Indridason.

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Shrek The Third

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

This is the NSTC version, in English this means it will be 100% compatable on american systems, but may not operate correctly on PAL systems such as UK systems. 

When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he wanted was to rule Far Far Away, but when his father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is quickly fitted for the crown.

Now, unless the reluctant would-be king can find a suitable replacement, he’ll be royally screwed for the rest of his days.

 

As if Shrek didn’t have enough on his plate, Princess Fiona has another little surprise on the way.

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Pumpkinhead 4: Blood Feud

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

This here is the screener version of Pumpkinhead 4, our sources tell us that a rip version is on the way and I will update the blog as and when we get it :)

Plot: During a bitter family feud, Jodie Hatfield, (Amy Manson) and her boyfriend Ricky McCoy, (Bradley Taylor) decide to leave town to avoid being found out, but are soon caught in the act.

Wanting vengeance, he seeks out the monster Pumpkinhead, and resurrects it seek revenge on the family.

Despite being warned away by the ghost of Ed Harley, (Lance Henriksen) his vengeance plan starts out, and the Hatfield family is soon under siege by the powerful demon.

Not accepting the legend of the creature and believing their arch-rivals are the real cause, the two families attempt to go to war, only to be stopped when Pumpkinhead attacks the Hatfield house.

Putting aside their differences, they band together to stave off the creature before it’s vengeance pact is completed.

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Here is a new release of this film released as a Screener, there was previously a cam version, we didn’t cover it - as it was really poor, however this one according to our sources has a logo at the bottom of the screen.

There will be an R5 release later, so if you don’t want to wait on that get this, there may be a logo, but after a while you don’t know its there :)

Plot: Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters (Sandler, James) pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.

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