Tag: Movie Reviews

Ruby Sparks on Blu-ray and DVD

From the directors of Little Miss Sunshine comes a “charming and delightful”  romantic comedy starring Paul Dano and writer-actress Zoe Kazan. Struggling with writer’s block and a lackluster love life, once-famous novelist Calvin (Dano) creates a beautiful fictitious character named Ruby (Kazan) who inspires him. 

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Blu-ray DVD

A few days ago I was tell you all how much my hubby and I enjoy watching horror flicks and today, I am back to tell you about one of our favorites! The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is being released on Blu-ray DVD just in 

Snow White & The Huntsman Movie Review

Snow White & The Huntsman Movie DVDToday I would like to tell you about the Snow White & The Huntsman DVD Movie that I recently received to review. My hubby and I are both HUGE movie buffs and like a variety of movies from different genres. Before I get started on what we thought about the movie, I want to give you some information on it.

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN: EXTENDED EDITION

Featuring An extended Edition Not Seen in theaters, Blu-Ray Combo Pack including UltraViolet, DVD & Digital. Copy Available to own on September 11, 2012.

A Breathtaking New Vision Turns a Legendary Tale Into a Visually Stunning, Epic action-Adventure Featuring All Star Cast Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth.

Synopsis: In this spectacular action-adventure, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) is Snow White, the only woman in the land fairer than the evil queen Ravenna (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron). Ravenna wants nothing more than to destroy her young rival, but she doesn’t know that Show White has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) the queen dispatched to kill her. Together with a handsome prince (Sam Claflin) enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power, they assemble an armed force to recapture the kingdom. This breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders is, in the words of Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV, A film that soars with creativity, stylistic genius and amazing battle scenes.

Our Thoughts: I am a big action-movie buff and my husband enjoys mostly comedies or adventure movies. This movie is a great combination of action, adventure and even a little bit of fantasy too!

The movie features an all-star cast with Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth. I have always been a big fan of Charlize Theron’s work.

What really impressed me is this…it is an adult version of the classic Snow White that has been brought up to modern times. The old fairy tale classics get boring pretty quickly when they are remakes…but this one totally has a new spin on that favorite old classic.  The acting in this movie is top-notch in this movie and I love the storyline. I found myself cheering on Snow White and damning the evil queen!

This movie kept both hubby and I glued to our chairs as we didn’t want to miss a single minute! I really appreciated the action scenes which were believable and entertaining. For someone who is into fashion, the costuming that the actors & actresses wore in this movie were superb!

Since receiving the DVD for the review, we have watched it 4 times and each time…we saw or heard something new! This is the type of movie you can watch over and over (at least for quite awhile) and not get bored with it!

Overall, we loved it! We would rate it an 8 out of 10 on our popcorn movie scale and would definitely recommend it to all of you! Matter of fact, going to go pop some more popcorn and watch it again!

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Disclaimer: Shelly has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Thanks!

Just in Time for Halloween! Jeepers Creepers on Blu-ray DVD

One of the things I love about September and October is all of the horror flicks on TV and on DVD. I admit, hubby and I love them! The only horror flicks we don’t watch are the “evil” ones…but other than that, we really get 

Snow White and the Huntsman Blu-ray DVD

For the past few months I have been counting down the days until the release of the Snow White and the Huntsman Blu-ray DVD and guess what? It is being released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 11th, 2012. Yeah! Did any of you see it 

Hollywood’s Royal Chameleon Charlize Theron stars as the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Huntsman

Charlize Theron stars as the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Huntsman: Extended Edition available on Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital Copy September 11, 2012

 Snow White and the Huntsman

Charlize Theron is known for being one of the most beautiful faces in film, but this beauty queen continues to stun us with her amazing physical transformations in her roles. Continue reading to take a look behind the scenes of the actresses’ most famous transformations including Monster, Aeon Flux and the stunningly Evil Queen in Snow White and the Huntsman.

 In this spectacular action-adventure, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) is Snow White, the only woman in the land fairer than the evil queen Ravenna (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron). Ravenna wants nothing more than to destroy her young rival, but she doesn’t know that Show White has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) the queen dispatched to kill her. Together with a handsome prince (Sam Claflin) enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power, they assemble an armed force to recapture the kingdom. This breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders is, in the words of Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV, “A film that soars with creativity, stylistic genius and amazing battle scenes.”

Monster


In the 2003 dark drama Monster, the South African beauty was unrecognizable in her role as serial killer/ former prostitute Aileen Wuornos. She gained 30 pounds and had an incredible cosmetic make-under by renowned make-up artist Toni G (Pirates of the Caribbean, Dawn of the Dead, Planet of the Apes) who used splotchy makeup and prosthetic teeth that resembled the real-life figure. Theron’s intense commitment to this role paid off, earning her both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

Æon Flux

 

Theron amped up her appearance to play a sexy assassin in the 2005 film Æon Flux, based on the TV cartoon franchise of the same name. She trained for 4 months prior to filming using her dance background, Cirque de Soleil gymnastics, and various forms of martial arts. Her impeccable physique and athleticism was topped off with a sleek, dark haircut and tight leather bodysuits. No one can doubt her ass-kicking skills looking as hot and dangerous as she did for this role.

North Country

In ­­­2006 Theron received her second Best Actress Oscar Nomination for her role as ­­­a Minnesota miner in the film North Country. In order to downplay her stunning looks, she was given a mullet haircut and appeared to be wearing very little make-up. Additionally her wardrobe in the film was authentic to the character’s occupation, consisting mainly of oversized jackets, denim jumpsuits, bandana head wraps, and metal helmets. Her humble appearance and strong performance embody the middle-America struggle in a memorable way.

Snow White and the Huntsman

 

In her recent role as the Evil Queen, Theron’s beauty is as fierce as ever. Her golden hair is wrapped in braids under a striking, sharp crown that signifies her wicked character. Theron fully embraces royalty and madness in each gown she wears, all of which were intricately designed by Hollywood costume designer Colleen Atwood. Theron’s interest in playing the queen is not solely based on having an amazing wardrobe, but proves to be another opportunity for her to dive into the mind of a complex character. This is one of Theron’s most edgy and theatrical roles to date, as the audience watches her power and sanity unravel.

Movie Review: American Reunion on Blu-ray DVD

AMERICAN REUNION – JULY 10, 2012 Our Movie Review: My husband and I sat down yesterday afternoon to watch American Reunion – Unrated Version and let me tell you, we laughed and laughed throughout this entire movie! We saw the first one called American Pie 

Shelly’s Mirror Mirror Movie Viewing Party and Spa Party

A couple of weeks ago I told you all about this special upcoming Birthday party that I was hosting for myself on June 30th. My 45th birthday was here and I wanted to celebrate my big birthday with a few of my bestest friends! The