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Coco, a review by addicted2dvd

Coco: Multi-Screen Edition (2017/United States) Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Lee Unkrich Writing: Lee Unkrich (Story By), Jason Katz (Story By), Matthew Aldrich (Story By), Adrian Molina (Story By), Adrian Molina (Screenwriter), Matthew Aldrich (Screenwriter) Length: 105 min. Video: Widescreen 2.39:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, English: DTS-HD High Resolution: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:Plot:
Despite his familys baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garca Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Digital Copy

Going by the trailer of this one I had the feeling I would enjoy it. And the film did not let me down. I liked how they portrayed all the dead as skeletons. I also like how they portrayed both worlds. And I definately got a kick out of Donte the dog. Time really flew while watching this one as it was over before I knew it. This one definitely gets a recommendation from me.



(From Month Long Marathon: Best Animated Feature Film on May 7th, 2018)

(500) Days of Summer, a review by Tom

(500) Days of Summer (2009/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (Germany) Director: Marc Webb Writing: Scott Neustadter (Writer), Michael H. Weber (Writer) Length: 95 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French: DTS 5.1, Portuguese: DTS 5.1, German: DTS 5.1, Italian: DTS 5.1, Spanish: DTS 5.1, Czech: Dolby Digital 5.1, Hungarian: Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish: Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Other, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish

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Stars:Plot:Zooey DeschanelJoseph Gordon-LevittAwards:
Won:

National Board of Review Awards, USA (2009)

Spotlight Award (Marc Webb)

Nominated:

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010)		Best Comedy Movie
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010)		Best Screenplay, Original (Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber)
Golden Globe (2009)		Actor in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
Golden Globe (2010)		Actor in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
Golden Globe (2009)		Picture - Musical or Comedy
Golden Globe (2010)		Picture - Musical or Comedy

Extras:

• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Music Videos
• Scene Access

I quite enjoyed this movie. I liked the non-linear narrative, which makes this movie refreshing. Zooey Deschanel is lovely as always. Also Joseph Gordon-Levitt was good. I can imagine Chloe Moretz winning the role of Hit-Girl because of her performance in this movie (I don't know if that was the case though).

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Reviews on February 4th, 2011)

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete Second Season marathon, a review by Achim

20. To The Lighthouse
Fearing for his life, Sarah stashes John in a safe house, away from Derek and Cameron. John Henry realizes he is not alone.

My Comments:
With the previous episode having wrapped up some of the story arcs this one felt almost like a little reboot; rather weird for the third to last episode. The first half half is spent to re-establish characters in their current state and setting up everyone's position. Sarah abandons Cameron and Derek, feeling they are not safe for John, and wants to hook up john with Charlie instead. Derek and Cameron realize that they have been set loose and therefore have to bond in order to get back on track. The previously hinted at third party makes itself known to John Henry and has Weaver and Ellison nervous. But then thinks kick into gear and suspense and action ensues as the noose tightens around John and Sarah (separately) and Cameron and Derek are attacked.

this reboot just before the end is a bit odd, but I assume this last set of three episodes will work as a tight trilogy of sorts, wrapping up most remaining story lines. The gap between Sarah and John is than it ever was which makes the separation from Cameron and Derek feel all the more dangerous. Sarah again keeps too many secrets from John, trying to protect him yet driving him away from her. The ending is just like it should be for the opening of the closing trilogy, with loose ends and cliffhangers all around.



(From Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete Second Season marathon on March 5th, 2010)