Title: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part 2: Two - Disc Special Edition
Year: 2013
Director: Jay Oliva
Writer: Bob Goodman (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sequences of Action Violence and Some Suggestive Content
Length: 76 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.66:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Thai: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

Stars:
Peter Weller as Batman (Voice)
Ariel Winter as Robin (Voice)
Michael Emerson as Joker (Voice)
David Selby as Congressman Noches (Voice)
Dee Bradley Baker as Don (Voice)
Paget Brewster as Lana Lang (Voice)

Plot:
The Dark Knight and the brave, young Carrie Kelly at his side as Robin have finally reclaimed Gotham City and allowed a ray of hope to penetrate the reign of terror that The Mutants cast upon their city. With Batman back in the spotlight, the extended media coverage has awoken a far worse evil at Arkham Asylum – The Joker! Destined to be Batman's mortal enemy, The Joker has a diabolical scheme that may pull Batman down to the darkest levels of insanity. Meanwhile, on the horizon, a global catastrophe races toward Gotham, and with it comes a familiar face, the Man of Steel, though this time he has Batman in his sights. A returning voice cast, headed by Peter Weller, Ariel Winter and David Selby, delivers the epic finale of this DC Comics legend. Watch as the aging Dark Knight wages a tireless war against crime while proving that courage and will are indeed timeless.

Extras:
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
2 Episodes of Batman: The Animated Series
1 Episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold

My Thoughts:
I watched this one last night after watching part 1. It is a good continuation to the story... I enjoyed it quite a bit. I got used to the female Robin... which seemed a little strange to me at first but ended up really liking the character. I did find it a little weird how Batman looked at this Robin as more of an employee... always threatening to fire her. While these Batman films are different then what I am usually used to and expect to see... they are definitely worth the time put in to watch them. I recommend checking them out.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Rocky
Year: 1976
Director: John G. Avildsen
Writer: Sylvester Stallone (Original Material By)
Rating: PG
Length: 119 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky
Talia Shire as Adrian
Burt Young as Paulie
Carl Weathers as Apollo
Burgess Meredith as Mickey
Thayer David as Jergens

Plot:
Nominated* for 10 Academy Awards and winner for Best Picture, it's the film that inspired a nation! Audiences and critics alike cheered this American success story of an "everyman" triumphing over all odds. Featuring a dynamic musical score, a thrilling fight sequence and four Oscar-nominated performances, this rousing crowd-pleaser will send spirits soaring. Fighting for love, glory and self-respect, Rocky® scores an exultant knockout!

Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in a ring with the world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!

*1976 Actor (Stallone), Actress (Talia Shire), Supporting Actor (Burgess Meredith, Burt Young), Diretor (won), Sound

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
I just finished watching this one with my brother. It has been many years since I saw this movie. I actually forgot how much I enjoyed it! Sure there was some slow scenes in it... but even they kept me interested in the story. My mind didn't drift at all during the film. If there was anything I would have liked to have seen differently it is how the film ended. While I understand why it ended the way it did... and even enjoyed the way it ended.... I think I would have preferred it to end the opposite way. But if it did... it would have changed the entire second movie. We enjoyed watching this one so much this morning that as soon as it was over... my brother and I popped in the second film in the series. I highly recommend it!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Rocky III
Year: 1982
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Writer: Sylvester Stallone (Writer)
Rating: PG
Length: 99 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1, Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: French, Spanish

Stars:
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire as Adrian
Burt Young as Paulie
Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith as Mickey
Tony Burton as Duke

Plot:
Rocky battles his most powerful adversary yet - the ferocious Clubber Lang (Mr. T.) - in this hard-hitting actioner that comes out swinging with adventure, humor and emotionally charged human drama. For what may be the most exciting and fast-paced film in the series, Sylvester Stallone writes, directs and stars with explosive passion and intensity.

As Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn't be better. He scores ten consecutive wins, lands lucrative endorsement contracts, and becomes famous throughout the world. But when Clubber Lang K.O.s Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the "Italian Stallion" has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed's help, Rocky strives to regain the "eye of the tiger" before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch for the world heavyweight championship.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
My brother and I just finished watching this one. We really been on a roll on these films. This is the shortest of all the Rocky films. It is also one that isn't quite as serious... as dramatic as the previous two. While this isn't a bad thing I do prefer the previous two movies over it. I am not saying this is a bad movie... it isn't. Not at all. I still enjoyed it a lot. The biggest downer of this one for me is what they did with the character Mickey. Sure they needed to do it to tell the story the wanted to tell... but I still hated seeing it happen. Mickey was a great character played by one of my favorite actors.... Burgess Meredith. Once again... a movie I definitely recommend.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Rocky V
Year: 1990
Director: John G. Avildsen
Writer: Sylvester Stallone (Writer)
Rating: PG-13
Length: 104 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1, Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: French, Spanish

Stars:
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky
Talia Shire as Adrian
Burt Young as Paulie
Sage Stallone as Rocky Jr.
Burgess Meredith as Mickey
Tommy Morrison as Tommy

Plot:
The "Italian Stallion" rediscovers his roots in this exciting, thrill-packed drama that reunites Sylvester Stallone with the Oscar®-winning* director of the original Rocky®.

Upon returning home from his latest triumph, Rocky (Stallone) learns that all of his money has been lost by an unscrupulous financial advisor. To make matters worse, his fight-related injuries force his retirement from the ring. So Rocky, his wife Adrian (Talia Shire) and his son Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone) move to their old low-rent neighborhood in South Philadelphia. There, the fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son, a bitterness that grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn, a young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. When Tommy turns against his mentor and publicly taunts him, Rocky knows he must fight once more.

*1976

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
Looking at other reviews for this one surprises me a bit. This one is really an under-appreciated film. One that I enjoyed very much. It is my favorite since the first two. It is one that my brother and I disagree on... as this is his least favorite of the series. not that he didn't like it... he said he did very much... it is just his least favorite. I really liked how this one brings us back to where it all started. I also liked that they took the final fight out of the ring for this one... making it a street fight. Once again I want to say how I am disappointed in the extras for this set. No real extras included.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: West Side Story
Year: 1961
Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise (1914)
Writer: Arthur Laurents (Original Material By), Ernest Lehman (Writer), William Shakespeare (Original Material By)
Rating: NR
Length: 152 Min.
Video: Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Natalie Wood (1938) as Maria
Richard Beymer as Tony
Russ Tamblyn as Riff
Rita Moreno as Anita
George Chakiris as Bernardo
Simon Oakland as Lieutenant Schrank

Plot:
This "brilliant" (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against the backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and scripted by Ernest Lehman, the film combines Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's unforgettable score ("Maria", "America", "Somewehre", "Tonight") with Robbins' own exuberant choreography to achieve an exhilarating "work of art" (Saturday Review).

A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangs – the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer) falls for Maria (Natalie Wood), the sister of the Sharks leader, it's more than these two warring gangs can handle. And as mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
This morning my brother asked me if I wanted to watch West Side Story today. I said "want" is a bit strong of a word... but I will watch it with him. Then I realize it is a 2 and a half hour musical... Oh the torture! While I liked the storyline itself... there is just way to much singing and dancing in this one for my taste. I am sorry but I just can't feel that street gangs that go down the street singing and dancing as being tough guys to be afraid of. In this case I felt that the musical aspects really took away from the film. I would say this would have been an excellent film without the musical aspects. i did like Natalie Wood here... she was very beautiful. I realize this one the Academy Award for Best Picture... but this is one time I didn't care that much for the winner. I know that this probably won't be my most popular review here. That many people will disagree with me. I will say if musicals is your thing (they are definitely not mine)... you will most likely enjoy every minute of this one.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: House at the End of the Street: Unrated
Year: 2012
Director: Mark Tonderai
Rating: Unrated
Length: 102 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Spansk

Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence
Max Thieriot
Elisabeth Shue
Gil Bellows
Eva Link
Nolan Gerard Funk

Plot:
Academy Award® Nominees Jennifer Lawrence* (The Hunger Games) and Elizabeth Shue** star in this edge-of-your-seat thriller about a newly divorced mom (Shue) and her daughter (Lawrence), who move to the suburbs for a fresh start. But their hopes turn to horror when they meet Ryan (Max Thieriot), the sole survivor of a grisly family murder that took place next door...and his secretive past could become their worst nightmare!

*Actress, Winter's Bone, 2010 **Actress, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995

Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar
Digital Copy
Theatrical and Unrated Versions

My Thoughts:
Ok, so that was interesting. So i wanted  to check out this movie for two reasons, 1, people said great things about it. 2, Jennifer Lawrence! I liked her since i saw 'Winters Bone' and after she just won an Oscar, i decided to check this one out. The movie was an ok one, with a good story, nothing original at all. A bit predicteble (but again, in the horror\thriller genre, whats original anymore?) The movie had its moments here and there. But was a bit slow aswell, for a horror. But for me, it wasnt that much of a horror\thriller, but more of a drama\thriller. It had a cool twist in it aswell, wich is always a good thing. And i liked Jennifer Lawrence's character 'Elissa' i think she did a great job with what she had. All in all, an ok drama\thriller (IMO) With Jennifer Lawrence in the lead role, doing a good job IMO. If you find it for a cheap penny, check it out! But i wouldnt pay full price for it.

My Rating:
3/6

Title: Paranormal Activity 4: Theatrical & Extended Version
Year: 2012
Director: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
Rating: Rated 15 : Strong threat and language
Length: 96 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: Engelsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Fransk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Hollandsk

Stars:
Katie Featherston
Kathryn Newton
Matt Shively
Aiden Lovekamp
Brady Allen
Stephen Dunham

Plot:
All of the actvity has led to this! When Katie disappeared with her nephew Hunter, there were no survivors. Five years later she's returned with a mysterious boy, ready to target new victims with her demonic rage. Now, a family's young daughter will capture every one of the terrifying occurrences, beginning with her new neighbours' arrival and is "perhaps the most chilling and believable one ever."

Extras:
Scenevalg
Extended Version The Recovered Files

My Thoughts:
Meh. I was kinda looking forward to this one, and i have to admit that i had my expactations up a bit, since i've seen the 3 movies before this, and really enjoyed it. But with this one, something was a bit off. The story was a bit dull to be honest, and the movie was a bit too slow for my liking aswell. The movie had its moments (i will give it that) as a single horror movie, it wasnt too bad actually. But looking at the franchise (wich was one of the better horror franchises IMO, 1-3) but this one wasnt quite there. Was too long from each moment, and looking back at the others, it was more stuff going on. "better acting" And i read your review of this one aswell 'Movieman' and i agree with alot of what you are saying. For me, it wasnt all bad, it had its moments. But personally, i think its enough with 4 movies. Stop "when tey are on top" but by looks of things, i think there will be a movie number 5 aswell. Dont know if thats a good or a bad thing. If you liked and have watched the 3 movies before this, give it a shot for a cheap penny.

My Rating:
3/6

Since I am now posting from the library... I added a date watched above my review.