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The Lord of the Rings film trilogy has finally arrived on Blu-ray. The blockbuster hits based on the three-volume books by J. R. R. Tolkien. Peter Jackson meticulously recreated the fictional world of Middle-Earth, which has mesmerized fans for decades. These critically acclaimed films garnered 17 Academy Awards and widespread praise from reviewers.
Rocky embodies the American Dream. Sylvester Stallone wrote and acted in the film that would make his dream a reality. The rags to riches story of Rocky Balboa: from debt collector to world heavyweight contender. All six Rocky movies are included in this special edition set.
J.J. Abrams has successfully rebooted the Star Trek franchise. The 2009 feature film has gained millions of young fans. It blends action, love, humor, and science-fiction. Chris Pine stars as the legendary James T. Kirk. Th film reboots the complete universe, beginning from the start. Fans are treated to the complete story behind Kirk and Spock’s friendship. All the classic characters return. You can buy the film in Blu-ray or DVD.
Say Anything… was Cameron Crowe’s directorial debut. Several critics consider the film as the greatest modern movie romance. Crowe’s exceptional writing does shine through. The film centers around the final summer before high school graduates must jump into adulthood. Lloyd (John Cusack) courts the class valedictorian, Diane (Skye).
(500) Days of Summer shines with an originality rarely observed in contemporary romantic-comedies. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star as the unconventional, quirky couple. The film utilizes nonlinear narration and cinematic techniques to convey the more whimsical segments. Several critics compared 500days to Annie Hall and High Fidelity. The film is available on Blu-ray and DVD.
The first installment of the Die Hard series remains the penultimate holiday movie. The action movies were based on novels by Roderick Thorp. The movies star Bruce Willis as the unluckiest NYPD officer. The set includes Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Die Hard with the Vengeance, and Live Free or Die Hard.
The Time Traveler’s Wife is based on Audrey Niffenegger’s successful novel. The film as an excellent romantic film for Valentine’s Day. It includes an interesting science fiction angle to hook a larger audience. A Chicago librarian Henry (Bana) develops a genetic disorder that makes him susceptible to time travel randomly. Henry tries to overcome his supernatural disorder and build a romantic relationship with Clare (McAdams).
Planet Earth remains the most expensive wildlife documentary ever produced. It required five years of production and 2,000 days in the field to create a breathtaking portrait of planet Earth. This unforgettable journey includes many regions and several intimate moments with the planet’s most elusive animals. Planet Earth remains the best Blu-ray box set to run your system through its paces.
In 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the quintessential business man superhero. Iron Man never became a mainstream character as Superman. Marvel Studios bet the barn, risking the company’s viability on Robert Downey Jr. and obscure Stan Lee creation. In the post 9/11 climate, Iron Man became the perfect film for a country at war. A billionaire industrialist, Tony Stark fights Middle Eastern terrorists with an indestructible suit. Director, Jon favreau pleases fans and casual viewers with a turbocharged, action blockbuster. The special two-disc Blu-ray edition includes documentaries (“The Invincible Iron Man,” “Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron Man,” and “I am Iron Man”), deleted scenes, and theatrical trailer.
True Blood’s second season achieved a massive following. The mysterious town of Bon Temps is secretly overtaken by a maenad named Maryann. The writers delve deeper into the conflict between the vampires and the Fellowship of the Sun, a church dedicated to anti-vampire activities. The second season is available in HBO Blu-ray and DVD.
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