DVD reviews

DVD reviews 

Ralph Breaks the Internet

March 20, 2019March 10, 2019 Russell Matthews #RalphBreaksTheInternet, #reeldialogue, #russellingreviews, Disney Animation, Ed Oneil, Gal Gadot, John C Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Vanellope von Schweetz, Which Disney Princess Are you?, Wifi, Wreck-It Ralph

Audiences were introduced to the throwback era of Wreck-It Ralph (John C. Reilly), Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman) and the

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Mortal Engines

March 18, 2019March 4, 2019 Russell Matthews #mortalengines, #reeldialogue, Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving, Mortal Engines, Peter Jackson, Philip Reeve, Robert Sheehan, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The perplexing aspect of reviewing a film like Mortal Engines is trying to get the premise of Philip Reeve’s novels

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The Grinch

March 17, 2019March 4, 2019 Russell Matthews #reeldialogue, Birth of Jesus, Christmas, Dr Seuss, Horton Hears a Who, The Grinch, The Grinch that Stole Christmas, Theodor Seuss Geisel, What is the Real meaning of Christmas?, Whoville

Theodor Seuss Geisel has been one of the most influential authors for generations. Under the pen name, Dr. Seuss, he

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Annihilation

March 17, 2019March 4, 2019 Russell Matthews #annhilation, #natalieportmen, #reeldialogue, Adam and Eve, Alex Garland, Annihilation, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny

The release of Annihilation is causing shockwaves through the industry. Despite its mind-bending storyline, primarily female cast and spectacular visuals,

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Robin Hood

March 11, 2019February 21, 2019 Russell Matthews #jamiefoxx, #robinhood, #russellingrevs, #taronedgerton, Ben Mendelsohn, Give me those two hours back, Jamie Foxx, Makes the Kevin Costner film look like a classic, Robin Hood, Taron Egerton

The Lord of Loxley has been a mainstay since cinema began in different forms and he has been portrayed with

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For the Love of God

March 6, 2019March 7, 2019 Russell Matthews #betterandworse, #CPX, #Fortheloveofgod, #reeldialogue, betternandworse.film, Centre for Public Christianity, For the Love of God, John Dickson, Justine Toh, Simon Smart

‘What is the best and worst the church has to offer?’  What are your thoughts on the Christian church? This

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

March 5, 2019February 18, 2019 Russell Matthews #disney, #reeldialogue, Helen Mirren, Joe Johnston, Keira Knightley, Lasse Hallström, Mackenzie Foy, Morgan Freeman, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet and its score have become synonymous with Christmas celebrations around the world. Adapted from E. T.

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Journey’s End

March 4, 2019February 18, 2019 Russell Matthews #reeldialogue, #russellingrevs, Asa Butterfield, Journey's End, Paul Bettany, R. C. Sherriff, Sam Claflin, Toby Jones, Tom Sturridge, World War I

The stories from World War I are worse than anything I have ever read. – Kerry Greenwood The creative inspiration for

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Creed II

March 4, 2019February 18, 2019 Russell Matthews #creed, #russellingreviews, boxing movies, DO we need another boxing film, Do we need another RoCKY film, Michael B. Jordan, Rocky, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson

The Rocky franchise has capitalised on a formula that has different degrees of success. Now with the Creed reboot, Sylvester

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Widows

February 25, 2019February 6, 2019 Russell Matthews #reeldialogue #russellingrevs, #widowsmovie, Colin Farrell, Cynthia Erivo, Elizabeth Debicki, Heist, How do you plan a heist?, Liam Neeson, Michelle Rodriguez, Robert Duvall, Steve McQueen, Viola Davis, Widows

Calculated, methodical and unconventional are how audiences could describe the recent release and career of director Steve McQueen. The Academy

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