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“Supergirl” DVD Review

“Supergirl” DVD Review

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There are a handful of superhero movies I never want to watch again in my lifetime. The first on that list was Batman & Robin, which is a given. A year or so ago, The Punisher, Superman III and Superman IV joined the list. Now, in less than ten minutes into the film, Supergirl has joined the ranks of…rank. Some films I never went near simply from word of mouth. With the onslaught of Superman DVDs that came out this past year (and more recently, November 28th), it wasn’t hard to see that Supergirl would get another DVD release (although the 2-disc Anchor Bay release from 2000 appears to easily eclipse this DVD in terms of extra content), though I really wish it didn’t. The film starts out sensibly enough, but once Supergirl gets to Earth everything goes downhill. How she knows so much about Earth immediately (and yet later asks what a “train” is), that her cousin, Clark Kent is Superman on Earth, how to work a type writer

“Superman II: The Donner Cut” DVD Review

“Superman II: The Donner Cut” DVD Review

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One of the most anticipated Superman DVD releases ever is finally hitting DVD on November 28th and it’s not the fourteen disc set that has everyone talking (though that is a pretty awesome looking DVD set). No, it’s the Richard Donner cut of Superman II, which to sum up in a few words, is a much better film than the Richard Lester version that was released. For those that loved Lester’s work in Superman II, you may want to look away from this DVD –while I don’t think Lester is mentioned more than a few times by name, the crew that worked on Superman II after Donner was disbanded get frequent slamming by Donner and crew. Not so much in the documentary, but in the commentary…the commentary gets pretty bitter feeling after awhile. There is a fair share of new scenes and recut footage for this release, as to be expected, as well as some of Lester’s combined footage to make the film feel complete. The story in both versions

“Family Guy: Volume Four” DVD Review

“Family Guy: Volume Four” DVD Review

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The newest collection of Family Guy arrives in Family Guy: Volume Four. Collecting up episodes up to the end of the last season in a nice boxed set, this compilation easily holds some of the better episodes of the newest seasons. If you’re a fan of the series, then you’ll definitely want to pick up this release. If not, I’m not sure if picking up this set would really be worth it. Brought back from cancellation, Family Guy became a victim of its own popularity. While still popular, other shows have started getting their licks in, including The Simpsons and South Park, taking shots at what they find to be faults of the show. Fans of the show are undeterred, enjoying the irreverent and seemingly random styling to the show’s comedy. If anything, the creators behind the series have succeeded in making the show a house-hold name and able to withstand the hefty criticism thrown at it. This collection includes thirteen recent episodes spread over three discs. The first disc

“X-Men: The Last Stand” DVD Review

“X-Men: The Last Stand” DVD Review

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Diving many followers, much like Xavier and Magneto, X-Men: The Last Stand hit theatres hard in May 2006. Raking in over $230 million domestically, the movie was an unquestioned hit. While fans of the franchise may be divided over the decision to bring in Brett Ratner to take over for Bryan Singer in the final installment of the X-Men series, the movie still managed to be the biggest installment vof the franchise to date. Focusing more on action and wrapping up storylines, the movie turned out to be a fine addition to the series, though not the strongest. Minor spoilers from the film follow in this review. In X-Men: The Last Stand, a pharmaceutical “cure” for mutancy threatens to alter the course of history and the stability of the mutant community. For the first time, mutants have a choice: retain their superhuman abilities, though it isolates and alienates them, or give up their unique powers to fit in as “normal.” The opposing viewpoints of peaceful mutant leader Charles Xavier and

“Lost: The Complete Second Season” DVD Review

“Lost: The Complete Second Season” DVD Review

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Lost returns to DVD, bringing the second season of the acclaimed show to home video. Easily topping both the rental and sales charts its’ first week out of the gate, the DVDs have proven to be major winners for Buena Vista Home Entertainment. And why shouldn’t they be? Packed with over eight hours of extras, and the ability to watch the season at a comfortable pace, Lost: The Complete Second Season plays out much better on DVD than on network television. As the official synopsis goes, push the button and prepare to be blown away by the groundbreaking television event USA Today calls “TV’s best series.” The multiple Emmy® Award-winning drama reaches new heights in its spectacular second season as the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 discover they are not alone in their battle against “the Others,” and a contested decision to open the hatch reveals a new realm of mystery and intrigue. Prepare yourself for the DVD experience of Season Two, complete with over 8 hours of original bonus