Inherent Vice Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


When private eye Doc Sportello’s ex-old lady suddenly out of nowhere shows up with a story about her current billionaire land developer boyfriend whom she just happens to be in love with, and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap that billionaire and throw him in a loony bin…well, easy for her to say.

It’s the tail end of the psychedelic `60s and paranoia is running the day and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” that’s being way too overused—except this one usually leads to trouble.

With a cast of characters that includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, LAPD Detectives, a tenor sax player working undercover, and a mysterious entity known as The Golden Fang, which may only be a tax dodge set up by some dentists...part surf noir, part psychedelic romp—all Thomas Pynchon.





**MOVIE REVIEW**


Paul Thomas Anderson has been one of the most fascinating directors of the past two decades. There finest film still remains Boogie Nights and The Master his most dividing. Inherent Vice is a trippy, acid flash of a film that never conforms to what you want it to be or what you think it will be. The plot and characters weave in and out and some vanish from your mind only to appear later on. I enjoyed parts of the film but will have to take in another viewing or two to see if it clicks for me.

One thing I'm certain of is Joaquin Phoenix as Doc is brilliant. His quirky charisma shines through and even though you may not know where you are at points in the film Doc is an entertaining anchor. 7.5/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


Inherent Vice arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.85:1 - Colors vary from sun drenched hues to vivid primaries. Skin tones look natural. Black levels were deep and there are a few instances of crash which diminish shadow delineation. The transfer has a filmic appearance that is a pleasure to see, thankfully Anderson shot on 35mm. Close ups show every little detail in clothing textures and faces. I'm also pleased to announce there is a beautiful layer of grain that is retained throughout.9.5/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - True to it's source the film sounds at times like your in Doc's mind. Dialogue can at times be mumbled and barely intelligible, when it is meant to be heard it's crisp and clear. Surrounds let the music breathe into the mix and add a nice sense of environment with good effects and smooth pans. Bass helps beef up the great music and score used throughout the film. 8.5/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Los Paranoias (HD, 2min) - Promotional trailer

* Shasta Fay (HD, 1min) - Promotional trailer

* The Golden Fang (HD, 2min) - Promotional trailer

* Everything In This Dream (HD, 6min) - Deleted scene

Killing Jesus on Blu-ray and DVD June 2nd

Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release Killing Jesus to Blu-ray and DVD on June 2, 2015. The film stars Stephen Moyer, Rufus Sewell and Kelsey Grammer. The Blu-ray specs are set to be 1080p video in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track for audio. Below are the official details:





**SYNOPSIS**


Based on the New York Times best seller by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard, Killing Jesus is an epic motion picture event chronicling the life and death of Jesus as never before. Featuring an all-star cast, including Stephen Moyer, Rufus Sewell, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Kelsey Grammer, this thought-provoking account adds new context to the story of Jesus and the conflicts that led to his demise.


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* What It’s Like to Play Jesus
* Getting Into Character with Haaz Sleiman
* Stephen Moyer on Playing Pontius Pilate
* Kelsey Grammer on Playing King Herod
* Stephanie Leonidas on Playing Salome
* Abhin Galeya on Playing John the Baptist
* Eoin Macken on Playing Antipas
* Joe Doyle on Playing Judas
* John Rhys Davies on Playing Annas
* Emmanuelle Chriqui on Playing Herodia
* Killing Jesus: The Costumes
* The Women’s Costumes
* Killing Jesus: The Make-Up
* Killing Jesus: Behind the Production
* Filming in Morocco
* The Director, Chris Menaul
* The Power Struggle of the Time

The Gunman on Blu-ray and DVD June 30th

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release The Gunman to Blu-ray and DVD on June 30, 2015. The film stars Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone and Javier Bardem. The Blu-ray specs are set to be 1080p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track and also Dolby Atmos support for audio. Below are the official details:





**SYNOPSIS**


It has been eight years since Jim Terrier (Sean Penn) worked as a black-ops assassin and now someone from his old organization wants him dead. Pursued across Africa and Europe by a team of elite hit men, Terrier is dragged back into his dangerous past as he engages in a relentless cat-and-mouse game to take out the man who betrayed him. Idris Elba (Prometheus, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom), Ray Winstone (The Departed, Hugo), Mark Rylance (“Wolf Hall,” Anonymous) and Oscar®-winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men, Skyfall) costar in a hair-trigger thrill-ride critics are calling “Intense!” (Dave Karger, Fandango)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Blu-ray and DVD July 14th

Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to Blu-ray and DVD on June 14, 2015. The film stars Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel and Richard Gere. The Blu-ray specs are set to be 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track for audio. Below are the official details:





**SYNOPSIS**


Check in again for more love and laughter as new arrival Richard Gere joins an all-star ensemble cast — including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Dev Patel — returning for this heartwarming sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Now that his first venture has been proven successful, ever-confident Sonny (Patel) is busy juggling plans for a second resort...as well as his own wedding. But his efforts are constantly hampered by hilarious complications, and in order to pull it all together, he’ll need a little help and encouragement from his resident friends.


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Story
* Cast
* Returning to the Marigold Hotel
* Blossoming Relationships
* The Marigold Wedding
* Filming in India
* Gallery

The Marine 4: Moving Target Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin is back as American hero Jake Carter in an all-new thrill-packed Marine adventure. Now in the private sector, Carter is assigned to protect a “high-value package” – a beautiful whistleblower trying to expose a corrupt military defense contractor. But a heavily armed team of mercenaries has been hired to kill her, along with anyone who gets in their way, and it’s going to take a fearless one-man fighting machine to stop them. Co-starring WWE Diva Summer Rae in her feature film debut, The Marine 4: Moving Target is locked and loaded with explosive action from start to finish.





**MOVIE REVIEW**


While this direct to video sequel to the series won't win any awards it is an entertaining enough action film to just sit back and watch for 90 minutes. WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin returns as Jake Carter and he has a natural on screen presence and does quite a few of his own stunts and makes a good action hero. WWE Diva Summer Rae in her first role plays a bad ass sniper who is part of a mercenary group trying to stop Jake from protecting a corporate whistleblower played by the beautiful and smart Melissa Roxburgh. The action sequences are a lot of fun and there are numerous kills, fights and explosions. 8/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


The Marine 4 arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1 - Colors feature some lush and varied greens, a mixture of camouflage and some bold primaries that pop up. Skin tones have a nice natural appearance. Black levels were solid. The image is consistently crisp and clear. Fine details in textures and faces really shine. This sharp looking film looks fantastic on Blu-ray. 9/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - The track uses surrounds effectively to create a great sense of environment to match the various locations on screen. Dialogue was crystal clear. LFE performance adds significant heft to gunshots, crashes and music. 8.5/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Firepower (HD, 10min12sec) - A nice look at the military training and effects used to bring an authenticity to the action. The weaponry that the characters wield is also shown.

* The Franchise (HD, 5min48sec) - A look back at the previous films and some thoughts from "The Miz" and what he hopes to bring to the film franchise.

*Beauty is Dangerous (HD, 4min14sec) - A look at Melissa Roxburgh and Danielle Moinet (WWE Diva Summer Rae)

Run All Night on Blu-ray and DVD June 16th

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced they will be releasing Run All Night to Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on June 16, 2015. The film stars Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Vincent D’Onofrio and Ed Harris. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. Below are the official details:





**SYNOPSIS**


Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson), once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days. Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire (Harris), Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective (D’Onofrio) who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass.

But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike (Kinnaman), becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. With Mike on the run, Jimmy’s only penance for his past mistakes may be to keep his son from the same fate Jimmy is certain he’ll face himself…at the wrong end of a gun. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy just has one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Shoot All Night - Go behind the scenes with Director Jaume Collet-Serra and his team create a white-knuckle ride through New York’s underbelly.

* Action All Night - The film’s cast and crew discuss that special something that has made Neeson a staple of grit and vulnerability on the screen.

* Deleted Scenes