Month: December 2018

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Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018: Drag Me to Hell

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

Number 12 is Sam Raimi’s return horror, and Scream Factory’s Collector’s Edition of Drag Me to Hell!

Probably my favorite title to a movie ever, Drag Me to Hell is an awesome return to horror by my favorite director Sam Raimi. After bringing my favorite hero to life in three hugely successful Spider-Man films, Raimi unleashed Drag Me to Hell. Which was given a totally lame blu-ray on its initial release. It was a film that needed a special edition and thankfully Scream Factory delivered the goods.

Drag Me to Hell stars Alison Lohman as Christine, an ambitious loan officer at a bank. When Christine is in line for a promotion, her boss tells her she might not be tough enough to make the tough decisions.  When a woman named Ms. Ganush comes into the bank to ask for more time on her loan, Christine makes the tough decision to not give her an extension, Ms. Ganush begs, Christine doesn’t relent. Ms. Ganush, in turn curses Christine, setting forth events even in Ms. Ganush’s death seem to have no effect on the curse placed on Christine.

Drag Me to Hell, is one crazy, funny ride. Raimi, like in all his movies injects a frantic all-out assault on your eyes and ears. His camera moves fluidly and with purpose. Raimi is also notorious for making movies that can be tough on his stars, luckily Alison Lohman is up for the challenge. Drag Me to Hell is one awesome horror movie.

The video on Drag Me to Hell is a solid looking picture. Blacks are inky and the blood is gooey red. There is nothing too spectacular in the transfer but Drag Me to Hell, looks good. Scream says that these are new 2k scans of the film and they look great.

Drag Me to Hell has one killer sound design. The blu-ray takes full advantage of brilliant sound design. From screams to goopy slime, Drag Me to Hell sounds great. A truly immersive experience.

Finally released with some groovy features after the disappointing initial release, Scream Factory packs Drag Me to Hell with some new features and carries over some old ones. The release also includes both the PG-13 and unrated versions of the film, with the unrated containing some new scenes and added gore.

There are some new “vintage” interviews with cast and crew, the highlight being Sam Raimi appears on this disc, which is a nice surprise since he wasn’t really in the previous release.

As far as new interviews you will find one with Alison Lohman, Lorna Raver who plays Ms. Ganush and last with composer Christopher Young.

Drag Me to Hell deserved a proper blu-ray release and Scream Factory delivered. The film itself is one hell of a ride that is a fun watch, especially with friends.

Film: A-

Video: A

Audio: A+

Extras: B+

Overall: A

 

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Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018: Celebrating Mickey

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

Number 13, is the compilation release of Celebrating Mickey!

In 2018, Mickey Mouse turned 90 years old! Disney decided to celebrate one of the greatest movie stars ever by releasing some of his greatest cartoons ever, and for the first time in high definition. Although we only get a small sample size, 13 out of a possible 130 classic cartoons, it makes me excited for the possibilities that maybe, just maybe Disney will release more of these collections.

Mickey is such an icon that it is fun to revisit his cartoon shorts before he became a corporate mascot and the face of Disney. These amazing cartoons are a reminder about how much these artists are the true stars of early Mickey adventures. Whether it’s Ub Iwerks giving Mickey his undeniable personality or Mickey fighting a deck of cards in “Thru the Mirror” all of these cartoons are brilliant.

Here’s a list of the cartoons included in Celebrating Mickey:

“Steamboat Willie”

Mickey’s first adventure is also the first Disney cartoon with synchronized sound. Truth is this is actually the third Mickey short produced, but the first to be released after Walt Disney saw “The Jazz Singer” and wanted to include sound in his Mickey cartoon. “Steamboat Willie” is a great introduction to Mickey. He’s funny and mischievous as he pilots a steamboat much to the chagrin of Peg-Leg Pete.

“The Band Concert”

An amazing short that is Mickey’s first color cartoon. Mickey is the conductor of a band that is harassed by Donald Duck who is determined to be a part of the symphony. A tornado also gets in Mickey’s way of conducting his concert.

“Thru the Mirror”

A personal favorite as Mickey falls asleep and walks thru a mirror into an alternate world. The animation in this film is top notch. A fun take on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice Through The Looking Glass”.

“Mickey’s Rival”

Mickey and Minnie try to enjoy a picnic but it is ruined by the fast talking, cool car driving Mortimer Mouse. Mickey tries to be nice, but learns that Mortimer is not too keen on being a friend.

“Boat Builders”

Mickey, Donald and Goofy attempt to build a boat and things to not go according to the somewhat hard to read plans. Goofy falls in love with a wooden mermaid, Donald can’t paint the rudder due to Mickey always turning it. This is a really funny cartoon.

“Mickey’s Trailer”

Mickey, Donald and Goofy go on a journey in “Mickey’s Trailer”. Every time I watch this cartoon I really want some corn on the cob.

“Brave Little Tailor”

Mickey is in medieval times as a tailor who is mistaken for a brave warrior. Mickey is tasked with defeating a giant to save the kingdom. A truly remarkable cartoon and another favorite.

“Tugboat Mickey”

Mickey once again captains a ship, with the “help” of Donald and Goofy. Another truly funny cartoon.

“The Little Whirlwind”

Minnie bakes an amazing smelling cake which spellbinds Mickey. Minnie won’t let Mickey have any until he does some chores, but he is soon confronted by a little twister that won’t let him finish his work.

“Mickey’s Birthday Party”

A fun short about a surprise party for Mickey. He might not be a great musician but boy can that mouse dance!

“Pluto’s Party”

On Pluto’s birthday, the poor doggie just wants his cake, but obstacles keep getting in the way!

“The Simple Things”

Mickey and Pluto just want to fish and relax, however the creatures in the forest are not making it easy for them.

“Get A Horse!”

Released in 2013, “Get A Horse!” has Mickey starting in a classic black and white cartoon but soon thrust into a modern 3-D colorized cartoon.

The video on Celebrating Mickey is nothing short of amazing. “Steamboat Willie” is 90 years old and shows its age with some scratches and wobbles on the frame. That is to be expected, it does still look the best it ever has. All the color cartoons are bright, full of color and clarity. I am a huge Mickey fan and I do own all of his cartoons on the amazing limited edition “Walt Disney Treasures” set, and I can say with 100% certainty that these cartoons have never looked better.

The audio on Celebrating Mickey is solid. Again these are old cartoon shorts so what I am listening for is clarity. The cartoons sound really good with only “Steamboat Willie” suffering from some muted and scratchy music, but again a lot of that has to do with the age and the fact that it is one of the earliest films to ever have synchronized sound.

The biggest blunder on this disc is the absence of any features. It’s Mickey’s 90th birthday and a disc that celebrates him should have a documentary on it. A missed opportunity for sure, but Disney really did not promote this release either, which to me is heartbreaking.

Celebrating Mickey, even with a limited number of cartoons and no special features is a must for Disney and animation fans. The price is cheap, $15 as of this writing and seeing classic Mickey toons in high definition is a revelation that makes you truly appreciate the art of hand drawn animation. If you have any interest in classic animation I implore you to purchase this disc so Disney will release more.

Film: A+

Video: A

Audio: A

Extras: F

Overall: A

 

 

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Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018: Hostiles

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

Number 14 is the western epic, Hostiles!

Hostiles is a beautifully shot, deliberately paced hell of a movie. Hostiles opens with a mother, father and their three children living on the frontier. Everything seems peaceful until the family is attacked and ultimately murdered by a Comanche war party. The lone survivor is Rosalee, the mother.

After the intense opening moments of Hostiles, we meet Captain Joseph Blocker, who is ordered to take Yellow Hawk, a dying Cheyenne war chief back to his tribal land on Montana. Blocker does not want this assignment, he wants to retire. Blocker is threatened with a court martial as he was ordered by President Harrison, Blocker agrees. Blocker and Yellow Hawk have a complicated and war torn history that plays out as they learn about each other and themselves. Along the way, Blocker and his party stumble on Rosalee and her three “sleeping” children. Soon Blocker takes Rosalee with him and his party as they make their long, bloody journey to Montana.

Hostiles is at times brutal. It also has some truly remarkable character moments. Christian Bale as Blocker is fantastic. Bale is a pro at being a tortured hero. Although Bale does a lot of heavy lifting he also has a lot of help from the supporting cast. Rosamund Pike is stellar as the grieving mother Rosalee. Wes Studi can always be counted on to deliver the goods. Two amazing actors have small but vital roles. Ben Foster is downright chilling as Sergeant Wills, his scenes are filled with tension. Scott Wilson plays an important role towards the end of the film. Wilson brings his A-Game.

I love westerns. They don’t make enough of them anymore. Hostiles proves that there are still some great stories to be told from the American frontier.

The 4K UHD video presentation of Hostiles is stunning. This movie needs to be seen in UHD. The colors take full advantage of HDR. One of the best looking UHD’s out there.

Hostiles fights with a winning audio mix. Dialogue is important in a movie that has many quiet moments. The UHD delivers these exchanges crystal clear. The action is pulse pounding as well. The war cries and the firing guns sound extremely impressive.

There is only one extra on both the standard Blu-Ray and also in a rare move it is also included on the UHD. The one extra is a great one however, a full length making of Hostiles, called A Journey of the Soul. It’s over an hour long and is pretty good.

Hostiles is a great film on a great UHD Blu-Ray. While the dark story and deliberate pace might not be for everyone, this is one great film.

Film: A

Video: A+

Audio: A+

Extras: B+

Overall: A

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Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018: Red Sparrow

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

Number 15 is the spy thriller, Red Sparrow!

Red Sparrow is a mean movie. Violent, dark, and shocking. It had a tough time finding an audience as it grossed just $46 million. I really liked Red Sparrow and I am pretty sure I was the only one on the podcast that did.

Jennifer Lawrence stars as a ballerina, Dominika who after a horrific accident is recruited by her uncle to the Sparrow School. Dominika excels at the school and is soon thrust into the dark and sexy world of counter intelligence.

Directed with flair by Francis Lawrence Red Sparrow pulls no punches. As Dominika slips further down the rabbit hole of being a spy, she soon learns that maybe her accident was no accident, and the events that have transpired may have been carefully orchestrated by the Russian Government.

Red Sparrow is not for everyone. It’s full of twists that take time to reveal. Jennifer Lawrence commands the screen, she’s mean and smart, a perfect fit for this movie. Jeremy Irons is also great as General Korchnoi who lends some subtle power to his performance.

The UHD 4K disc of Red Sparrow is a stunner. One of the best looking UHD discs I have seen, the detail in clothes and even the furniture is astounding. The colors are bold and striking. A scene with Dominika while she engages in some torture is a soft blue, contrasted with deep blood red violence, it looks absolutely stunning.

The UHD disc also sports an impressive audio mix. One early scene with Dominika dancing cut with a transaction that takes place in a park, the music soars. Dialogue is crystal clear, gun shots are loud, and everything in this movie sounds incredible.

As the case with UHD discs, they don’t offer much in the way of extras. The only extra on the UHD disc is a solid commentary with director Francis Lawrence. The included blu-ray disc however includes some fascinating features, there are six in total running at about an hour and twenty minutes. My favorite was Heart of the Tempest which follows the production designer on the challenges of consistency with so many locations. There’s also about fifteen minutes of deleted scenes that are okay, but nothing too interesting.

The Steelbook exclusively sold at Best Buy is simple and cool. A black and white photo of Jennifer Lawrence that changes to a bird feather as it follows down her neck line. It looks good.

Film: A-

Video: A+

Audio: A+

Extras: B-

Steelbook: A

Overall: A

 

 

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GROWLS AND ‘SWELLS’: A CLINT EASTWOOD ANALYSIS (PART 14)

Episode 14: The Final “Clint Catch Up” Roundup

Alrighty folks, I’m a massive liar… well, I guess it’s only massive in the scheme of this Filmography Breakdown.

We are going to get to the Westerns and the final articles in the series, but in going through the list of Clint’s massive (and I mean, Massive) filmography, there are two films that I neglected to put on other respective entries in the analysis. Human error has been frequent as of late in regards to this 3 years running series of dissection. It’s not unlike the errors in some of Clint’s characters. The best laid plans usually falter, leaving only reflection and regret regardless of tiny victories.

The final two films of “Clint Catch Up” definitely mirror those sentiments, as they show very unique looks at Clints range in acting. The two films on their own could not be further apart if you drive them to different planets in a rocket ship, yet their commonality lies in how whether you are a good guy in the military or a bank robber on the lamb, the specter of regret and frustration lingers.

All right, enough introspection, lets dive into the final “Clint Catch Up” as we watch a Marine learn to use his words and Jeff Bridges in a dress.

HEARTBREAK RIDGE

3 outta 4 Members of Recon Platoon

Heartbreak Ridge, at its most audacious, must be seen within the context of the time it was made and released. Centering on Sgt. Highway (Clint) and his attempts to mold the minds of the young Marines in the Reconnaissance Platoon, the film unfolds in an Old Fashioned “Rising to the Occasion” fashion that does remain an interesting watch. The film’s only real crutch may honestly lie in its final moments, recreating the invasion of Greneda. It is not to say it is an error on a technical level by any means, but it plays out (especially today) as a Pro-Regan hurrah. The finale aside, the film as a whole does a wonderfully tight job of creating characters you want to follow and care about. The Sgt. Highway character is most interesting when he is attempting to reconcile with the wife he neglected (a strong and confident Marsha Mason ) and watching him fumble through the attempts at getting in touch with his “feminine side” (which the way this films figures is severely outmoded thinking). It is a film very much of its time, but expertly made enough to be worth a glance, especially if you have an interest in war films.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT
4 outta 4 Cars Stolen

Without THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT, you dont have THE DEER HUNTER or HEAVENS GATE (the latter of which can be amongst yourselves to debate about). Michael Cimon’s feature directorial debut is one that gets oft under looked by the noteworthy entries previously mentioned, primarily because it does not demand attention from you whether you’re a film scholar or a casual movie buff. Set in and around Montana, the film follows Clint as “The Thunderbolt”, a bank robber on the run from a gang that thinks he betrayed them. He encounters Lightfoot (the always astounding Jeff Bridges) and the two set off on a search to find the hidden loot Thunderbolt claims to not have squealed about. What follows is a rather reflective film around male bonds and the decisive divide of the reliable past and the ever evolving present. The film has a cycle to it and takes delight in humiliating its two leads along with Thunderbolts bandit compatriots (George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis). Its almost omniscient of the films Clint himself would later direct. The film is low key despite having a steady supply of action and a 20mm Cannon being shot at a bank wall, an incredible feat that is entirely thanks to Ciminos script and direction. Clints performance is more subtle than most of this era, and takes on a mentor mentality that feels more in line from something you really notice come the time of Unforgiven. It’s almost as if he was already drawing out in his mind how he would like to be remembered: Cool and tough but also sad and wise. In addition, you cannot leave this film without loving Jeff Bridges. Even this early, Bridges is full of the charm and lively energy that counts among the reasons we still enjoy seeing him in films today.

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Good, it’s finished… no more catch up. Stay tuned Clints western material (Fucking Finally) .

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Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018: Return of the Living Dead Part 2

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

Number 16 is the horror/comedy, Return of the Living Dead Part II!

It was a long wait for Return of the Living Dead II to arrive of blu-ray and Scream Factory delivers a great disc.

Return of the Living Dead Part II, revolves around a group of teenage boys that stumble upon a canister of the deadly Trioxin. The boys accidently open the canister and unleashes the Trioxin into a nearby cemetery, where a threesome of Ed, Joey and Brenda go into a mausoleum to rob graves.

Soon the living dead rise from their graves to reign terror on the local town.

Return of the Living Dead II is an odd movie. The first Return of the Living Dead is a brilliant blend of horror and comedy. Directed with flair, it’s a horror classic. Part II almost completely abandons all hints of horror and goes right for screwball comedy. Much of the comedy comes from not so scary zombies. Some of the comedy falls flat which makes for an uneven viewing experience. Even the famous tar man zombie makes another appearance in the film, but the lighting and the way tar man is shot he loses a lot of what made him great. The performances also are a little uneven. Thom Matthews and James Karen return from the first film, but playing different characters that end up with the same fate. They are pretty fun, so too is Jesse the young hero. The rest of the cast is ok, nothing that stands out. There is one true horror scene, Jesse is being stalked by a zombie in the basement of a hospital that lends itself to some great horror and gore moments. It is fun seeing a bunch of practical effects used to some gory goodness that only a film from the 80’s can deliver.

I do enjoy the film and any sequel to one of the greatest horror film ever was most likely to be a step back. But the director’s choice to make it more of a straight up comedy really hurt the overall quality of the film. Flawed but fun.

Return of the Living Dead II had never looked better. The brand new 2K scan does wonder to the film. I’ve seen the film many times but watching Scream’s new transfer it was like watching it again for the first time. Textures can be seen. Colors truly pop. This is a great transfer.

The dead have also never sounded better. One of the biggest issues with the previously released DVD is the not so great replaced soundtrack, well Scream Factory has fixed this by including the original music from the theatrical release! That makes Return of the Living Dead II a must for fans. I have never heard the original mix and it makes for a much more satisfying experience. The rest of the film also sounds great. From dialogue to gore this film is thumping.

Scream Factory has packed Return of the Living Dead II with some great new features. A whopping three commentaries can be found on the disc, two brand new, and one ported over from a previous release. All three are great with my favorite being with Gary Smart and Christopher Griffiths it’s full of history and is lots of fun. Also included is about an hour and a half of new interviews. I love when the participants are candid about their time on a movie. The disc has fun and very honest interviews, all a must watch.

Return of the Living Dead Part II is not the best zombie movie, but that’s ok. It’s a fun B-movie that has some really fun moments. It deserves to be on blu-ray. Scream Factory once again delivered an amazing disc that fans of the film and fans of the zombie genre will surely devour.

Film: B-

Video: A

Audio: A+

Extras: A

Overall: A

 

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The Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018: Deep Rising

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

Number 17 is a great release of a 90’s horror/action film, Deep Rising!

Deep Rising came out at a time when studios were starting to use CGI more and more in movies.  Director Stephen Sommers seemed to be one of the directors who not only excelled at making these films but also made them a ton of fun.

Deep Rising follows the maiden voyage of a luxurious cruise ship, the Argonautica. But, the ship is under siege. Not only from a band of hijackers but also something that is lurking in the deep, something monstrous!

Deep Rising has all the trappings of its late 90’s appeal. Some truly cringe worthy jokes and some cringe worthy CGI, both of which haven’t aged well. Underneath all of that however, is a fun B-movie thrill ride. Treat Williams is a captain of a ship that will take any job if the price is right. Of course he has a heart of gold that puts him at conflict with the leader of the hijackers, Wes Studi. Then there’s Famke Janssen’s clever thief Trillian St. James (yes, that’s her character’s name) who picks the wrong ship to rob. All of this shouldn’t work, somehow though Sommers is able to pull it all together in one fun, jet ski ride through flooded corridors of the damaged ship. The monster is a fun tentacle menace that terrorizes the ship. It is pretty awesomely gory that earns its R rating. It might fall apart in the end with some truly awful CGI, but I forgive it. The cruise there is worth the trip.

The video presentation is solid not spectacular. It’s a little soft and lacks some detail. The blood looks great however it pops with some nice ruby red gore.

The audio is awesome. Like a lot of these films, Deep Rising is really loud. However the sound mix is impressive delivering a movie theater like quality.

Kino Lorber absolutely packs Deep Rising with some truly great interviews and making of features. You also get a commentary from director Stephen Sommers and editor Bob Ducsay. While it is always fun to have actors talk about the film, my favorite interviews involve one with second unit director Dean Cundley and cinematographer Howard Atherton. All told Deep Rising is packed with about two hours of bonus content. The new box art is stunning as well, so much better then the garbage that was the films theater poster.

Deep Rising is a movie that swims onto Blu-Ray and it delivers. Kino Lorber should be commended for bringing this 90’s cult classic to high definition. They also could’ve phoned it in on the release, but they did not, they made it one of the must own titles of 2018.

Film: B-

Video: B-

Audio: A

Extras: A+

Overall: A

 

 

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The Top 18 Blu-Rays of 2018!

As 2018 comes to a close I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite physical releases of the year. I am a big supporter of physical media and will continue to support it. I like owning my movies that I can hold, not in some cloud somewhere. I love box art. This year was a great year for exclusive Steelbooks at Best Buy. Some of them will make my list. In deciding the number I fell on the most obvious one, 18.

The countdown begins with number 18, the double feature of Saludos Amigos/The Three Caballeros!

As a big Disney Animated Feature fan, several films have eluded the jump to high definition. An exclusive to the Disney Movie Club, Saludos Amigos/The Three Caballeros finally samba dances their way onto Blu-Ray. I joined the Disney Movie Club just so I could own a childhood favorite. I can remember many times growing up the individual segments would be shown on the Disney Channel, giving me a love for these films. The love hasn’t dissipated over the years, in fact it’s only grown.

The first of the double features, Saludos Amigos is a fun trip to South America with Donald Duck and Jose Caricoa. The film blends the beauty of South America with the whimsy of Disney animation and it is a winning success. The film is broken into four different segments, the first Lake Titicaca follows Donald as he is an American tourist to the famous lake. The second feature is Pedro, a cute little mail plane that encounters trouble in the air as he delivers the mail. Up next is another famous Disney character, Goofy as travels through Argentina. And lastly Jose Caricoa and Donald take you on a colorful adventure titled, Aquarela do Brasil.

After the success of Saludos Amigos, Disney returned to Latin America, this time with The Three Caballeros. Divided into seven segments, The Three Caballeros stars Donald Duck, Jose Caricoa and making his debut Panchito Pistoles. Each of the characters represent their respective countries, Donald represents the USA, Jose, Brazil and Panchito, represents Mexico. As the boys celebrate Donald’s birthday, they find themselves put into several different stories, whether Donald is watching a movie or reading a book, his adventures into Mexico are colorful and fun. They also feature a fun little Aracuan Bird that causes mischief in most stories. I like The Three Caballeros slightly more than Saludos Amigos as it is basically a sequel and makes everything a little better. Plus the live action mixed with the animated characters are pretty impressive, even though the films are 75 years old.

Saludos Amigos/The Three Caballeros looks amazing in high definition. Having seen these films many times on TV and DVD I was amazed on the colors and details that where missed. Colors pop, detail is outstanding this is a great looking Blu-Ray.

The sound is solid. Of course any film that is 75 years is not going to push your sound system to the limits but the music and dialogue are crisp and lively. Everything sounds as it should.

Sadly the Blu-Ray debut of these films do not have any extras, not even the old DVD extras.

I love these travelogue movies. The characters of Donald, Jose and Panchito make each film a magical journey through Latin America. If you are a Disney Movie Club member this is a must own. As a Disney Animated fan, this is a must own disc. My hope is that this release is popular enough that we will soon see the high definition release of other forgotten gems like Make Mine Music and Melody Time.

Film: Saludos Amigos: B+/ The Three Caballeros: A-

Video: Saludos Amigos: A/ The Three Caballeros: A

Audio: Saludos Amigos: B/ The Three Caballeros: B

Extras: Saludos Amigos: F/The Three Caballeros: F

Overall: Saludos Amigos: B+/ The Three Caballeros: A-

 

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