Based on a novel, Master and Commander is an exceptional film that manages to morph into the past as few films do.  Russell Crowe portrays Jack Aubrey exceptionally and it can easily be considered one of his top five roles to date. The film takes place almost exclusively at sea and due to detail oriented filmmaking there will be times you where might become aware of the sway of the ship ...

This is disturbing. Those were the exact words that passed through my mind upon watching the movie for the very first time. Christian Bale’s appearance alone is one of the lasting images of the film, especially when the movie progresses towards the climax. He looks skeletal and zombie, while managing to go from the most competent person in the film to by far who is the most lost. The a...

Every war film that’s been made carries a message beyond all of the blood and guts that’s spilled across the screen. Whether out loud or subliminally they all call out the purpose of war and ask us why we push ourselves as a society into this hell. Tae Guk Gi is no different, but it does add something more to a war that has been largely ignored by mainstream Hollywood. Tae Guk Gi...

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was originally the first part of a massive influx on the original classic. Fans hoped for some tied up loose ends and a bunch of entertainment. While the film may have only created a dozen more plot holes, the entertainment was spot on. One of the most incredible visual experiences you’ll see this lifetime (Yes, even 300 takes a backseat to the CGI fea...

As is the case with many great action films, you’re probably going to lose touch with what exactly is going on at the moment. In the case of Time and Tide, you might have never grabbed onto it the first time through. The point is, you’re in for some classic and at times cheesy action from the Far East. Don’t expect anything of the likes of a Matrix or 300, but you will be en...

Even with the grander influx of anime on the west and the massive popularity of other series, Cowboy Bebop is still considered by many to be the best anime series of all-time. The movie follows the foundation that the series laid with a distinct musical influence on every bit of action that comes. Cowboy Bebop the movie fits right into the series in terms of placement, though if you’ve ...

As far as Steven Spielberg film’s go, Munich is clearly one of his grandest endeavors this side of Saving Private Ryan. Following the events of the horrific 1972 Munich Massacre, Munich is a gritty tale of revenge orchestrated with an untold precision. The film does not disappoint and is much owed its five Academy Award nominations and perhaps should have taken home a few. With the fil...

While it’s debatable whether or not any of the Jurassic Park films were worth seeing beyond the first, there’s no denying that there’s some enjoyment to be had in watching the first three films. Tons of entertainment with a slice of cheesiness fans will be able to own the first three films for the price of one and a few special features to boot. However, when it comes to th...

As the film that was going to start the Star Wars craze anew, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace had a lot to live up to. While it paled in comparison to the behemoth that was A New Hope, it still became a monster in its own right and provided fans and newcomers alike a glimpse into the Star Wars world under a different light. If you’re going to own Star Wars on DVD you better start with the...

As the film that was going to start the Star Wars craze anew, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace had a lot to live up to. While it paled in comparison to the behemoth that was A New Hope, it still became a monster in its own right and provided fans and newcomers alike a glimpse into the Star Wars world under a different light. If you’re going to own Star Wars on DVD you better start with the...

As the film that was going to start the Star Wars craze anew, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace had a lot to live up to. While it paled in comparison to the behemoth that was A New Hope, it still became a monster in its own right and provided fans and newcomers alike a glimpse into the Star Wars world under a different light. If you’re going to own Star Wars on DVD you better start with the...

Samurai Legend: Musashi is the second release in the Musashi series by Square Enix and sadly isn’t the better of the two. While the former released for the PlayStation was full of humor and contained a cute storyline, Samurai Legend: Musashi is filled with horrid voice actor and somewhat unresponsive controls. The game progresses at a lackadaisical rate at best and never really pulls th...

The old school beat ‘em up from the 80s and early 90s was revived by former Capcom developer Clover Studio. The death of the Beat ‘em up was noted due to the growing variation offered by video games while the titles used repetitive enemies and combat, which generally grew to be boring—especially when someone was playing alone. Clover Studio’s God Hand managed to mix th...

Wild Arms: Alter Code F is a remake of the PlayStation classic Wild Arms—the first game in the series. By the looks of things the game hasn’t changed much since its PlayStation debut. The remake isn’t very easy on the eyes and there isn’t any voice acting to be heard—something that has become commonplace in many RPGs. However, the remake does boast some new playa...

From the genius mind of Hideo Kojima, father of the Metal Gear series, Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner is a title that was released for the PlayStation 2 but was sadly caught up in the mix in between Metal Gear Solid games. Nevertheless, the title was known for its fast-paced, intelligent and action oriented story. It’s clear that the game came from the mind of Hideo Kojima due to...

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the first step in a new direction for the Onimusha series by lightening up on the controls and introducing an almost completely new cast to gamers. While the game’s controls and combat aren’t as lucid as its contemporaries in God of War and Devil May Cry, it’s still pretty entertaining from almost every angle. Luckily, the story wasn’t an o...

Easily the scariest video game in the entire series, Resident Evil 4 managed to prove that survival horror only needed a little injection of adrenaline to keep the genre from floundering in the obscurity of tactical shooters and revamped action titles. While many puzzles have been sacrificed for raw action, Resident Evil 4 manages to keep you at the edge of your seat or tucked into the deepes...

The film that brought Ken Watanabe to the public conscious as one of the premiere foreign born actors is quite the DVD bundle. Available in a two disc set, you’ll be able to experience the breath taking cinematography and exceptional acting whenever you please. As with most DVD sets that come with more than one disc, you’re going to have a ton of features to deal play around with....

Stanley’s Kubrick’s classic film adaptation of A Clockwork Orange is a film that is quite simply timeless. Eerie enough to disturb you as a modern film would and quirky enough to retain originality that is matched has been matched or surpassed by very few films since. The DVD is a part of the Stanley Kubrick collection and while the film’s quality is up to par with DVD quali...

Tim Burton managed to disappoint after a notable beginning, but with the release of Big Fish he clearly captured the magic that many critics thought he had originally lost. A memorable tale of a storytelling father was portrayed in a way that only Tim Burton could have mustered. His classic, eerie landscapes mixed with the genuine compassion of the story made Big Fish one of the most surprisi...