Discs - Reviews by gregs45s

Discs - Reviews by gregs45s

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gregs45s SUBS 3rd Apr 2022		DVD Stevie Ray Vaughan - The TV Broadcast Collection (2020)	Rated 9/10 Chuffed to find this one going relatively cheap on ebay (£12 new) as i did not have any of his TV appearances. Pleased to say it's worth the money, with some great performances, highlights being "Voodoo Chile" on German TV, and trading licks with Jeff Healey on Canadian TV. Despite a couple of fashion faux pas from Stevie (it was the 80's after all:), his sheer talent shines throughout, and mesmerises you, truly gifted. Recommended to old fans and those yet to discover him, 9/10 3 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 17th Feb 2020		Blu-ray Ad Astra - 20th Century Fox (2020)	Rated 7/10 Slightly disappointed with this one, as a Sci-Fi fan, and would have to agree with this review... "It is a movie more for the critics and lovers of cinema art, and less for general public wanting some space sci-fi epic. It reminds me somewhat of "Gravity", a big build up, and a rather rushed/disappointing ending. Still, the cinematography is admittedly good, and a good soundtrack (Max Richter), so all is not lost, but if you are looking for aliens/other worlds, then look elsewhere. personally, a 7/10 for me. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 11th Feb 2018		Blu-ray Blade Runner 2049 - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2018)	Rated 8/10 Being a Sci-Fi fan,i was looking forward to this one,and it didn't really disappoint,given that most sequels are never quite as good as the original work,this one does a fair job of living up to the reputation of the first.The only things i would criticise perhaps,is that it tries too hard/too often to reference the previous work,and thereby suffers by not being it's "own" film.Also,i understand the overall "dark and moody" approach,but sometimes,it's a bit too "dark and moody",and could maybe have done with some lighter moments thrown in,it's also a tad too long,other than that,it's a good sequel;) 8/10 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 21st Oct 2017		DVD Kraftwerk Minimum - Maximum (2005)	Review Although Kraftwerk have never been the most animated of performers (they stand rooted to the spot mostly,with the occasional head-bob or foot-tap;)The screen behind them makes up for any lack of movement,and audibly,this is one of the few concerts in 5.1 that would make me reconsider getting a surround sound set-up again(although the girlfriend might not be too happy;),it sounds great,made for 5.1 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 1st Oct 2017		Blu-ray Alien: Covenant - 20th Century Fox (2017)	Rated 6/10 Have to say,as an "Alien" fan,that this was a big disappointment.Personally,i found only a couple of the characters believable,the plot really plods along,even where there is supposed to be tension,there isn't any (you know nowadays that any of the half-important characters are not going to be killed off,despite increasingly ridiculous odds;),and they've tried to reveal too much of the monster's early development,leaving none of the mystery anymore,and surely,it's the mystery that makes a true monster. A cash-in :( 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 10th Sep 2017		Blu-ray Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 - Marvel (2017)	Rated 8/10 Although not normally a fan of sequels,this one's not bad,and although the plot is rather tenuous,it's made up for by the stunning visuals,which,have surely raised the bench-mark for any further sequels in this series,which director James Gunn alludes to there possibly being many more in "The Making Of....",unsurprising perhaps,as this had a working budget of $200,000,000 ,and has already grossed over $389,000,000 (to date)(according to IMDB),the merchandising opportunites seem to be endless,especially with the ultra-cute Groot (or "Twiglet" as i named him;),kids,and bigger kids alike,will snap it up.At least there is some tongue-in-cheek humour here,like in the first film,and it doesn't take itself to seriously,just sit back,and enjoy the ride :) (PS Another good soundtrack btw,courtesy of an "Awesome Mix Vol.2" cassette left to Peter by his mum,the inspired opening sequence using ELO'S "Mr.Blue Sky" is worth the price of admission alone:) 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 31st Jul 2017		Blu-ray Dragon Blade - Signature (2015)	Rated 5/10 Although i enjoy most of Jackie's films,in this one,i didn't believe either his,or any other of the actors characters,and so,just ended up watching it for the fighting (which was alright),so,despite all the money that must have been spent here,only 5 out of 10 for me. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 21st May 2017		DVD Passengers - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2017)	Rated 7/10 Undeniably visually impressive,especially on and around the ship itself,but not your typical humans vs aliens thing however,this one's more of a Sci-Fi rom/com really :) 3 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 17th Apr 2017		DVD Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Lucasfilm (2017)	Rated 9/10 Bought this on a whim,and glad i did,good stuff!.Not so much of a nostalgia trip as The Force Awakens,although there are the obligatory cameo's from C3PO/R2D2 and a brief one-liner from a CG recreation of a young princess Leia,and Peter Cushing is resurrected with some clever CGI ,which although quite clever,is a bit strange,and,is it right?.A new droid K-2SO has a refreshingly dry wit.Stunning visuals as you would expect,along with plenty of action/aliens/planet hopping.The type of film that needs a few viewings to fully appreciate.(After a second watch,i've changed the rating to 8.5/10) 6 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
gregs45s SUBS 13th Oct 2016		DVD The Revenant - 20th Century Fox (2015)	Rated 9/10 I was only just saying to a friend that i haven't seen a good film for ages,and then this comes along (i'm always slightly behind and playing catch-up with films,so it's new to me;),gripping stuff,and one i really enjoyed,brings a whole new meaning to the word "suffering",not for the squeamish though perhaps,recommended. 3 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?