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The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, a review by addicted2dvd

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013/United States) Wikipedia |IMDb |Trailer | Disney DVD (United States) Director: Alex vs. AlexVictor Gonzalez, Who Will Be The Family Wizard?Victor Gonzalez Writing: Alex vs. AlexTodd J. Greenwald (Created By), Ben Montanio (Writer), Vince Cheung (Writer), David Berendsen (Writer), Who Will Be The Family Wizard?Todd J. Greenwald (Created By), Vince Cheung (Writer), Ben Montanio (Writer), Todd J. Greenwald (Writer) Length: 59 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Alex vs. AlexSelena Gomez as Alex Russo
Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle
Gregg Sulkin as Mason

Plot:
Winning Was Just The Beginning!
Superstar Selena Gomez conjures up an adventure in Disney Channel's most eagerly anticipated, full-length special event: The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.
On the eve of a planned family reunion in Italy, newly crowned Family Wizard Alex Russo (Gomez) is torn between living up to her new responsibilities...and totally living it up, thanks to magic. Frustrated, Alex casts a spell to banish her selfish impulses and accidentally creates an evil doppelganger!. Now the fate of the world hangs in the balance - atop the Leaning Tower of Pisa - as "Good Alex" and "Bad Alex" fce off in the ultiamte wizard showdown. Packed with humor, suspense, and amazing special effects, this must-own event is fun for everyone!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Bonus Episode: Who Will Be the Family Wizard?

I like the way they did this DVD... because not only is the reunion film on this disc, but also the 2 part series finale to remind us what happened at the end of the series.

 As for the film itself, once again we enjoyed every minute of it. The entire Russo family returns except for one. That being older brother Justin. Once again this is a fun story for the entire family. But I recommend watching the series before watching the films.



(From August Movie Marathon: Disney Channel Original Movies on August 9th, 2016)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a review by Tom

Title: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Year: 2009
Director: Gavin Hood
Rating: FSK-16
Length: 107 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35
Audio: English: DTS HD Master Audio, French: DTS 5.1, German: DTS 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: Commentary, Dutch, English, French, German

Stars:
Hugh Jackman
Liev Schreiber
Danny Huston
Will.I.Am
Lynn Collins

Plot:
Superstar Hugh Jackman attacks the role of Wolverine once again with a vengeance! This pulse-pounding action thriller sinks razor-sharp adamantium claws into the mysterious origins of Wolverine: his epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Sabertooth (Liev Schreiber), and the ominous Weapon X program that unleashes his primal fury. Along the way, Wolverine also encounters legendary new mutants, including Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Gambit (Taylor Kitsch). Get ready for this deeper, darker, more-spectacular-than-ever chapter of teh X-Men saga!

Awards:

Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Cameo	Patrick Stewart
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Comic Book Movie
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Fantasy Actor	Hugh Jackman
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Fantasy Movie
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Sequel
Scream Awards	2009	Won	Best Superhero	Hugh Jackman
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Superhero	Taylor Kitsch
Scream Awards	2009	Won	Best Supporting Actor	Ryan Reynolds
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Supporting Actor	Taylor Kitsch
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Best Villian	Leiv Schreiber
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Breakout Performance-Male	Taylor Kitsch
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Breakout Performance-Male	Will.i.Am
Scream Awards	2009	Nominated	Fight-to-the-Death Scene of the Year	"Logan and Victor vs. Weapon X":
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Won	Choice Movie - Action Adventure
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Won	Choice Movie Actor - Action/Adventure	Hugh Jackman
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Nominated	Choice Movie Fresh Face - Female	Lynn Collins
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Nominated	Choice Movie Fresh Face - Male	Taylor Kitsch
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Nominated	Choice Movie Hissy Fit	Hugh Jackman
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Nominated	Choice Movie Rumble	Wolverine, Victor Creed vs. Weapon X
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Nominated	Choice Movie Villain	Liev Schreiber
Teen Choice Awards	2009	Nominated	Choice Summer Male Hottie	Taylor Kitsch

Extras:
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Digital Copy
Featurettes
Interviews
Live Lookup
Scene Access
X-View Modus

I was weary about this movie. Wolverine isn't exactly my favorite character in X-Men. This movie was okay though. Not as good as the first two X-Men movies, but probably on par with the third one. There is at least a lot of well-done action to be seen.

Rating:

(From DCO third annual November Alphabet Marathon - discussion/review/banter thread on November 8th, 2009)

Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon, a review by Tom

My short break from this marathon became two months. But now it can continue!

Season 2



Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Two
Year: 1997
Rating: 15
Length: 932 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround, French: Dolby Digital Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: Dutch, English, French

Extras:
Commentary
Featurettes
Photo Gallery
Production Notes
Scene Access
Screenplays
Trailers



01. When She Was Bad (1997-09-15)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), Joss Whedon (Writer)
Director: Joss Whedon
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), David Boreanaz (Angel), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia La Morte (Jenny Calendar), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One), Dean Butler (Hank Summers), Brent Jennings (Absalom), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder), Tamara Brown (Tara)

In my opinion one of the weakest Buffy episodes. Highlight is the first scene with the almost kiss between Willow and Xander. Buffy behaves like a bitca without a real reason. So she feels down because of the Master. I can understand that she's depressed, but is that a reason for her behaviour in this episode? Sadly this trend continues in later seasons.

Rating:



02. Some Assembly Required (1997-09-22)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), Ty King (Writer)
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), David Boreanaz (Angel), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Robia La Morte (Jenny Calendar), Angelo Spizirri (Chris Epps), Michael Bacall (Eric), Ingo Neuhaus (Daryl Epps), Melanie MacQueen (Mrs. Epps), Amanda Wilmshurst (Cheerleader)

Probably the low point of Buffy. After this episode the real fun begins. But this episode is just stupid.
The only good thing is Giles trying to ask out Jenny Calendar and their date later on.
Best line: (Angel to Buffy) "I saw fire and I thought you were here"

Rating:



(From Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon on January 31st, 2009)