"Man Of Tai Chi" Review: Keanu Reeves' Directorial Debut Is A Whole Lot Of Fun Hard Hitting Martial Arts Action

It took 5 long years for Man of Tai Chi to come to fruition. Directed and starring Keanu Reeves, featuring his long time friend and stunt man Tiger Hu Chen in the lead role and combining a mixture of oldschool and new age filmmaking philosphies, this is clearly a passion project for all those involved. How did Reeves' Martial Arts epic turn out?  Read the full review after the break.

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Compliance - DVD Review

DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: January 8, 2013

"Compliance" is a frightening look at the power of manipulation.

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Moonrise Kingdom - Digital Download Review

Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 2012

"Moonrise Kingdom" succumbs to the tired and oh so predictable formula of its director.

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The FP - Blu-ray Review

THE FP

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Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: June, 19 2012

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God Bless America - Digital Download Review

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2012

Movies with a blatant message attached to them aren't usually very good. They are often weighed down by a need to get that message across at the cost of good story telling and character development. God Bless America is yet another in a long line of cinematic victims to succumb to that dangerous pitfall.

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The Dead - Digtial Download Review

THE DEAD

Theatrical Release Date: October 7, 2011

In this day and age it takes a whole lot to make your zombie movie to stand out from the bunch. Who knew that going all the way back to the roots of the genre would yield such a refreshing result to help remind us how the undead used to creep us out.

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Detachment - Digital Download Review

DETACHMENT

Theatrical Release Date: March 16, 2012

Is there really anything more we can learn from yet another movie trying to dissect our problems with the American education system? Apparently someone thought so and because of that we now have Detachment, a film that attempts to take a different approach to some well worn material.

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Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie - Digital Download Review

TIM & ERIC'S BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE

Theatrical Release Date: March 2, 2012

Well...........you see, uh............I wasn't...........(heavy sigh), I really don't know what to say here. I haven't really ever come across a movie that has had me this mixed up in a long time. Just to clarify though, that isn't a good thing in this case.

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Perfect Sense - Digital Download Review

PERFECT SENSE

Theatrical Release Date: February 3, 2012

With me being such a huge fan of both Eva Green and Ewan McGregor it was almost certain that I would love the performances but did I really want to see them in what appeared to be a very melancholy romance flick? Thankfully this movie is so much more than that and something that keeps getting better the more I think about it.

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Crazy, Stupid, Love - Blu-ray Review

CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE

Crazy, Stupid, Love (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] (2011)

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: November 1, 2011

I avoided this movie upon its initial release mainly because it didn't appear as though it was trying anything different. It looked as though it was just going through the motions of your stereotypical romantic dramedy where we get to see a small group of people whose love lives intersect in unconventional ways. While it certainly doesn't break any new ground in this regard, its very appealing cast adds just enough flavor to spice up its more tiresome romantic tropes.

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Outrage - Digital Download Review

OUTRAGE

Theatrical Release Date: December 2, 2011

Do you like mob movies? Do you like violence? Do you like a lot of violence? Then Outrage is the movie for you but be warned. This is probably one of the most no frills mob style movies I have ever seen and with that comes a whole lot of over the top violent acts that serve only one purpose...to make you squirm with glee.

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Mimic: Director's Cut - Blu-ray Review

MIMIC

Director's Cut

Mimic: Director's Cut [Blu-ray + Digital Copy] Amazon Price: $11.99

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: September 27, 2011

Mimic feels almost like a lost film to me anymore. I remember it quite fondly but it never seems to get brought up very often or at all which is just a crying shame. I have always had a special place in my heart for Mimic for many reasons but the real selling point here are those three words directly following the title, "The Director's Cut". Why is there a new version of the film? It gets kind of complicated but I will try my best to convey what the heck is going on with this release.

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Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil - Digital Download Review

TUCKER AND DALE VS. EVIL

Tucker & Dale vs Evil (Pre-Theatrical Rental) Amazon Price $9.99

Theatrical Release Date: September 30, 2011

It has been a long time since I saw something that took a well established movie genre and turned it on its head. Shaun of the Dead did it almost seven years ago (has it really been that long?) and nothing else has ever really came close to that classic since...until now that is.

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TrollHunter - DVD Review

TROLLHUNTER

Trollhunter [Blu-ray] Amazon Price $14.99

Trollhunter [DVD] Amazon Price $10.99

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: August, 23 2011

And yet we have ourselves another movie that has gotten wide spread recognition due to the large amount of press it has received from blogs and review sites all over the internet. The one question I always find myself asking though when a film gets a lot of attention merely because of all the people talking about it is whether or not it actually DESERVES that attention.

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Paul - Blu-ray Review

PAUL

Paul (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: August, 9 2011

I really liked Paul, it has a certain warmth and charm to it that just seeps into your subconcious and makes you feel good. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have a lot to do with that though both in front and behind the camera as stars and writers on the film. There is just something about those two that make you want to snuggle up with a loved one on the couch and go on journey with them. While Paul is not exactly the family film I am painting it as (it is rated R for a reason after all) it is probably one of the few films that abuse obscenities like nobodies business that still comes off as innocent somehow. If you are a fan of the Pegg/Frost duo and are looking for another fix then Paul should fill that bill nicely...just make sure the kids are in bed before you put it on though.

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Bloodrayne: The Third Reich - Blu-ray Review

BLOODRAYNE

THE THIRD REICH

BloodRayne: The Third Reich (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] Amazon Price $25.99

BloodRayne: The Third Reich - Director's Cut (Unrated) DVD Amazon Price $12.99

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: April, 5 2011

Finally, the third chapter to the Bloodrayne saga is upon us. All your questions will be answered such as is Rayne bi-sexual? Does she randomly visit brothels for no apparent reason? Does she have sex on more than one occasion? Is she bi-sexual? Does this movie have anything at all to do with vampires? Does she get naked? Most importantly though does she have sex?

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Your Highness - Blu-ray Review

YOUR HIGHNESS

Your Highness [Blu-ray + Digital Copy] Amazon Price $29.99

Your Highness [DVD] Amazon Price $14.99

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: August 9, 2011

Your Highness doesn't shoot very high with its particular brand of comedy but its grasp far outweighs its reach in this case. Even on a second viewing (completely sober and non-intoxicated mind you) I still find myself laughing my ass off at the crude but spot on humor. I still do not understand the hatred many feel towards the movie, I understand that perhaps they expected something a little more highbrow than what is given to us but that doesn't mean the film misses its target. With some great action sequences, some dazzling effects and a Minotaur penis how could anyone go wrong with this harmless piece of fluff.

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Insidious - Blu-ray Review

INSIDIOUS

Insidious [Blu-ray] Amazon Price $22.49

Insidious [DVD] Amazon Price $18.49

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: July 12, 2011

I loved watching this in the theater with a large crowd of people. This type of movie just begs to be seen with a theater full of screaming women and guys yelling at the screen. I was a little unsure how well the experience would translate to the home theater though. While it isn't nearly as entertaining as it was upon my first viewing, the solid script, fantastic cast and the unique premise still held up much better than expected. And it still has that unnerving effect that any good scary movie should have where it has you double checking your doors and windows are locked, the closet is empty and that nothing is under your bed. I am surprised at how well this has held up as a home experience and implore everyone out there looking for a spooky night at home with a loved one to seek it out immediately.

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Summer Wars - Blu-ray Review

SUMMER WARS

Summer Wars [Blu-ray] Amazon Price $19.39

Summer Wars [DVD] Amazon Price $12.49

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: February, 15 2011

It took me a while to get around to seeing this one. I have had it in my pile of unseen Blu-rays for quite some time now and just never found myself in the right mood for it. Then the other day I woke up in the mood for a little anime and promptly but the disc in the player, sat back and reveled in one of Japan's greatest art forms for the next two hours.

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Rango - Blu-ray Review

RANGO

Rango (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) Amazon Price $19.99

Rango (DVD) Amazon Price $15.99

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: July 15, 2011

Rango is the only movie this year to truly come out of nowhere for me. Not so much that I didn't know about it but just by defying the odds and not being everything I thought it would be, which is your garden variety animated movie for kids. It is so much more than just another movie for kids, heck I think most kids might even find this chameleon's extraordinary journey to be slightly boring. If you missed it in the theaters for the same reasons I almost did then do yourself a favor and pick this one up immediately and discover why not everything animated needs to be geared towards the little ones. And a quick word for anyone interested in the extended cut with the never-before-seen-ending (which runs at 111 minutes in comparison to the theatrical cut at 107 minutes both of which are included here), it is good but other than the 3 minute extended ending nothing else added here changes the film dramatically. That being said I will probably pop the extended version in first if given the option.

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