Title: The Mummy
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Year: 2017
Director: Alex Kurtzman
Writer: David Koepp (Screenwriter), Christopher McQuarrie (Screenwriter), Dylan Kussman (Screenwriter), Jon Spaihts (Story By), Alex Kurtzman (Story By), Jenny Lumet (Story By)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Violence, Action and Scary Images, and for Some Suggestive Content and Partial Nudity
Length: 110 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 7.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Tom Cruise as Nick Morton
Russell Crowe as Henry Jekyll
Annabelle Wallis as Jenny Halsey
Sofia Boutella as Ahmanet
Jake Johnson (1978) as Sgt. Vail
Courtney B. Vance as Colonel Greenway

Plot:
Tom Cruise stars in this spectacular version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed deep beneath the desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day. Her malevolence has grown over millennia and with it come terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sands of the Middle East through modern-day London. The Mummy balances wonder, thrills and imagination.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
BD-Live
Digital Copy

My Thoughts:
This film is a good combination of action and horror. It is not the greatest I seen of it's type... but well worth the time put in to watch it. I never been a huge fan of Tom Cruise... but he has grown on me over the past few years. I am not really familiar with the actress but I liked the woman that played Ahmanet. I also liked how they left the ending open for a possible franchise.

My Rating:

Well that time of the year again.... time to start watching some Christmas movies!

Title: The National Tree

Year: 2009
Director: Graeme Campbell
Writer: David Kranes (Original Material By), Lloyd Fonvielle (Story By), J. B. White [J.b. White] (Screenwriter)
Rating: NR
Length: 87 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen :1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: None

Stars:
Andrew McCarthy as Corey Burdock
Evan Williams as Rock Burdock
Kari Matchett as Faith
Paula Brancati as Katie
Jayne Eastwood as Lana
Ted Atherton as Aaron

Plot:
Facing hardship and adventure as they travel America's heartland, father and son discover a bond they never knew existed and the true meaning of Christmas. Full of holiday spirit, The National Tree is a heartwarming and inspiring film for the entire family.

Extras:
None

My Thoughts:
Another Hallmark Channel Movie.This one originally aired November 28th, 2009. While I am sure there is some notable names in this one.... none that I am familiar with. Out of the 4 movie box set I got this in... this is the one I was most concerned about enjoying. While it is a slow paced film... it is one that grew on me. The longer I watched t the more I liked it. So of you try this one, be sure you stick with it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: White Christmas: Diamond Anniversary Edition
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Year: 1954
Director: Michael Curtiz
Writer: Norman Krasna (Writer), Norman Panama (Writer), Melvin Frank (Writer)
Rating: NR
Length: 120 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace
Danny Kaye as Phil Davis
Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes
Vera-Ellen [Vera Ellen] as Judy Haynes
Dean Jagger as Major General Thomas F. Waverly
Mary Wickes as Emma Allen

Plot:
White Christmas is a treasure trove of Irving Berlin's most memorable songs, among them "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Sisters," "Mandy" and the beloved holiday song, "White Christmas." This Diamond Anniversary Edition Combo Pack includes the Blu-ray™ and DVD versions of this timeless musical plus new special features and a bonus 12-song Christmas music CD!

Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. The result is stuff dreams are made of.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Sing-Along Version

My Thoughts:
I really liked the story here. The whole cast did a wonderful job. Though with a movie called "White Christmas" I would have liked to have seen it centered around Christmas more then this was. But even with that being said, I had a great time watching this film. It has a fabulous ending. The film easily gets you to care about the characters and I am talking about all the major characters. This is a true classic that I will be looking forward to watching every year for my Christmas marathon.

My Rating:

Title: Pet Sematary: Premium Collection
Year: 1989
Director: Mary Lambert
Rating: Rated 18 : Strong Bloody Violence
Length: 103 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Dale Midkiff
Fred Gwynne
Denise Crosby
Brad Greenquist
Michael Lombard
Miko Hughes

Plot:
After moving to an idyllic home in the countryside, life seems perfect for the Creed family... but not for long. Louis and Rachel Creed and their two young children settle in to a house that sits next door to a pet cemetery – built on an ancient Indian burial ground. Their mysterious new neighbor, Jud Crandall (FRED GWYNNE), hides the cemetery's darkest secret... until a family tragedy brings the secret to life. Now, an unthinkable evil is about to be resurrected.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Featurettes
Digital Copy
Art cards

My Thoughts:
Well, i decided to check this one out last night. And this was a first time watch for me, so i didnt know what to expect really. Just what people has said about it, and ofc the book. And wow, first of i just have to say what a great transfer this was. Even tho' i havent seen the DVD version, this blurayset was just amazing. And for the movie itself, wow. I know alot of people wont agree with me on this, but this was one of the better horror movies i've seen in a while! Great moments trough-out. And just a creepy (in a good way) trough-out. And with this premium set you got a thon of interviews with both Stephen King and the people who made the movie. All in all, this was a great movie! Is a must have if you ask me.

My Rating:
5.5/6

Title: Finding Nemo: Collector's Edition

Year: 2003
Director: Andrew Stanton
Writer: Andrew Stanton (Story By), Andrew Stanton (Screenwriter), Bob Peterson (1961) (Screenwriter), David Reynolds (Screenwriter)
Rating: G
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 7.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Albert Brooks (1947) as Marlin (voice)
Ellen DeGeneres as Dory (voice)
Alexander Gould as Nemo (voice)
Willem Dafoe as Gill (voice)
Brad Garrett (1960) as Bloat (voice)
Allison Janney as Peach (voice)

Plot:
See it like never before! For the first time ever, through the magic of Blu-ray, fully immerse yourself in the stunning underwater world of Disney•Pixar's Finding Nemo! From the creators of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., this critically acclaimed and heartwarming tale splashes off the screen with brilliant digital picture, high definition sound and breathtaking bonus features that transport you beyond your imagination.

In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin (Albert Brooks), an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) by his side, Marlin encounters an ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his momentous journey—to find Nemo.

Bring home the humor and heartfelt emotion of the epic adventure that captured the Academy Award for "Best Animated Feature Film" (2003)—now more awesome than ever on Disney Blu-ray!

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Outtakes/Bloopers
Aquarium Mode
Short

My Thoughts:
Another enjoyable film from Disney. Though I would say I like The Lion King more...this one is close to as enjoyable. The animation looks wonderful... and the story easily keeps your attention. Other then the main characters here... I must say I really got a kick out of the surfer dude sea turtle.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: The Blues Brothers

Year: 1980
Director: John Landis
Writer: Dan Aykroyd (Writer), John Landis (Writer)
Rating: Unrated
Length: 148 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS: 5.1, French: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Tom Erhart as Prison Guard
Gerald Walling [Gerald Walling, S.J.] as Prison Guard
John Belushi as Joliet Jake
Walter Levine as Prison Guard
Frank Oz as Corrections Officer
Dan Aykroyd as Elwood

Plot:
Comedy icons John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in the outrageously funny musical comedy The Blues Brothers. After the release of Jake Blues (Belushi) from prison, he and brother Elwood (Aykroyd) take their blues band back on the road in an attempt to raise money for the orphanage where they were raised. Havoc ensues as the brothers seek redemption on their "mission from God". Directed by John Landis (National Lampoon's® Animal House), the soul-stirring comedy classic features musical performances by blues legends Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Cab Calloway.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
BD-Live
D-BOX
Extended and Theatrical Versions, pocket BLU

My Thoughts:
I remember watching this one back in the '80s... and enjoying it well enough. But I haven't watched it since until now. It is still a decently fun film. though my memory of it was better then it actually was. The film definitely has an '80s feel to it. So it is probably a little dated... but I still found it worth the time put in to watch it. I both the 2 disc blu-ray box set with this and the sequel Blues Brothers 2000. I don't ever remember seeing the sequel but it has my curiosity piqued as it has John Goodman in it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Year: 2017
Director: Peter Landesman
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Some Language
Length: 103 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Commentary

Stars:
Liam Neeson
Diane Lane (1965)
Marton Csokas
Tony Goldwyn
Ike Barinholtz
Josh Lucas

Plot:
Inspired by true events, Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down the White House centers on the true story of “Deep Throat”, the notorious whistleblower for one of the greatest scandals of all time, Watergate. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much speculation for over 30 years. Until, in 2005, Special Agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster. This powerful true story chronicles the life of the brilliant and uncompromising Felt, who sacrificed everything – his family, his career, his freedom – in the name of justice.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
So, anyone who knows me knows i really like history and movies that are based on a true story. And this is the\a story about the watergate scandal and we get to see the person behind 'Deep throat' I've seen alot of movies and read alot of stuff about the Watergate and Nixon ofc, but this movie shine a different kind of light on the story from a POV i havent seen before. A great cast who works really well together, and the story is real good and interesting, keeps me glued to the tv trough-out. A must watch\have movie for you collectors and history buffs out there (just like me)

My Rating:
5/6