JAM Reviews Love & Other Drugs from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Love & Other Drugs: Blu-Ray with Digital Copy: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

“I have places to go.
You’ll go there. I just may have to carry you.”

Take one man who can never find what he wants and one woman who may never find what she needs, throw in a little blue pill and a bout of Parkinson’s and you find yourself with the fun little comedy from Twentieth Century Fox called Love & Other Drugs.

Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a man adrift from job to job and woman to woman as he searches for what he really wants in life. Getting a chance at Pfizer as a pharmaceutical sales rep shows him the life he thinks he wants as well as introduces him to Maggie Murdock (Anne Hathaway), a woman that is dealing with a disease that controls her future as well as her present as she makes sure to keep everyone an arms distance away. Needless to say, each of them truly find the drug they are looking for in the other and love blossoms in the end. Besides the amazing performances by Jake and Anne, Love & Other Drugs also stars Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria, Josh Gad, Gabriel Macht, and Judy Greer in a whirlwind tour of the carnival of prescription drugs.

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This is a fun movie starring two hot young talents that mesh well together onscreen. Jake and Anne seem to have true chemistry on film as they play characters who each have flaws of their own that disappear when they are together. Anne truly elicits sympathy for her plight as a young diagnosed sufferer of Parkinson’s disease and though her character Maggie lives life in a carefree way still, you can see that something is missing. There is an emptiness inside her that she seems to try to ignore while trying to live a roller coaster of a life. Jamie (Jake’s character) has his own crazy issues as his life revolves around sex, women, and sex even as he finds his calling as a drug salesman. But throw in Maggie, and he finds his life completely changing.

If you are into the beauty of the human body, or specifically the beauty of either Jake Gyllenhaal or Anne Hathaway’s bodies, this may be a movie for you. Dealing with two characters that use sex as a tool for what they want or simply as an escape from the humdrum, both Jake and Anne spend much of their time in their birthday suits. Obviously this a movie for discerning adults as it is rated R, but the sex, though plentiful, does not seem to take away from the love story underneath as the two characters find themselves caring about things they never expected in their lives.

This movie is one of those movies that I did not expect to enjoy but found myself rooting for the characters, even as flawed as they were. Jamie finds himself and learns he is a better man than he expects and Maggie discovers that she can trust someone completely even if she may not be able to give as much to the relationship in the future. I recommend it as long as nudity and swearing does not overwhelm your viewing pleasure.

EXTRAS

The extras included on the Blu-ray release are fun, but not life-changing. The deleted scenes included are fun but really do not add much to the film overall, which I am sure is why they were deleted. The other featurettes are interesting for those who would like to hear the stars speak, but really just recap much of what is seen in the film itself. So I would definitely buy the movie for the movie itself, but not so much for the bonus features (except that you do get a digital copy which is always cool to take on the run).

Just like a little blue pill, let Love & Other Drugs give you a rise of your own. Love & Other Drugs from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases on Blu-ray on March 1, 2011 so grab a copy and your significant other and let the natural high of an slightly different romance make its way into your lives.

LOVE & OTHER DRUGS Blu-ray
Street Date: March 1, 2011
Screen Format: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English)
5.1 Dolby Digital (Spanish/French/Portuguese)
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Total Running Time: 162.18 minutes
U.S. Rating: R
Closed Captioned: YES

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JAM Reviews Thomas and Friends: Pop Goes Thomas from Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment

Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas: Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment
Review by JAM

Fun and games fill this new release from Thomas and Friends in Pop Goes Thomas from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Whether it is hide and seek, a little soccer fun, or just a fun picnic time, Thomas and his friends make sure that the fun flows and lessons are learned throughout this fun DVD. Thomas is joined by Percy, Emily and more in these fun adventures in the land of Sodor.

Episodes:
• Pop Goes Thomas
• Jitters and Japers
• Thomas’ Crazy Day
• Pingy-Pongy Pick Up

Bonus Features

“Sodor Hide and Seek” Game
Roary the Racing Car – “Roary’s First Day”

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Type: Home Entertainment Premiere
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Children/Family/Ages 2-5
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Audio Status: English, Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital
Website: www.thomasandfriends.com

Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas is a steaming fun-filled romp through the land of Sodor as it arrives on March 1, 2011. Choo Choo your way on down and grab a copy for your little one today.

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Natalia from HTZ Reviews Fun on the Farm from TM Books and Video

Natalia from Hollywood Teen'Zine tractors on down to discuss the fun on the farm on the new video from TM Books and Videos called Fun on the Farm! This hits DVD on February 8, 2011. Check out her video and have some fun on the farm!

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Natalia from HTZ Reviews Angelina Ballerina: Ballet Dreams from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment

Natalia from Hollywood Teen'Zine dances her way into your computer screen with this brand new review of Angelina Ballerina: Ballet Dreams from HIT Entertainment/Lionsgate out on DVD on March 1, 2011. Check out her video and find the first and second positions if you can.

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JAM Reviews Wishbone from Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment

Wishbone: Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment
Review by JAM

Take a little dog with a big imagination, a number of classic books, and life’s lessons learned from a family’s perspective and you have the amazing Wishbone. From Robin Hood to the Hunchback from Notre Dame, Don Quixote to the Journey to the Center of the Earth, Wishbone find himself in the craziest of situations that help convey the life lessons his family in the real world learn at the same time. The perfect perspective for the preschooler in all of us, Wishbone delivers insight in a way we could all use.

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Puppy cuteness and life lessons go so well together. This DVD has been watched so many times that it feels like I may wear out this copy. The interconnection of the classic stories merged with the real-life situations Wishbone’s family finds itself in works well in keeping the attention of those hard to please preschoolers. So I recommend you grab a copy for the little ones in your life because that cute little puppy will share lessons of friendship, family, and fun with your family as well.

Episodes include:
Paw Prints of Thieves (Robin Hood)
Hot Diggety Dawg (Journey to the Center of the Earth)
The Impawssible Dream (Don Quixote)
Hunchdog of Notre Dame (Hunchback of Notre Dame)

Bonus Features

“Tail Ends” Behind the Scenes Footage of the following:
Paw Prints of Thieves (Sword fight stunt work)
The Hunchdog of Notre Dame (Crowd set-up)
Hot Diggety Dog

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2011
Type: TV on DVD
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family/Animated
Age Target: 2-5 years old
Closed Captioned: English
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes
Audio Status: English and French 2.0 Dolby Digital
Program Website: www.wishbone.com

Wishbone makes the classic stories come to life for you and your family, so grab a copy on February 15, 2011.

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Natalia from HTZ Reviews Wishbone from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment

Natalia from Hollywood Teen'Zine shares her own thoughts on the amazing adventures of Wishbone, the little dog with a big imagination from HIT Entertainment/Lionsgate out on DVD on February 15, 2011. Check out her video and have an enjoyable educational time.

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JAM Reviews Unstoppable from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Unstoppable: Blu-Ray and Digital Combo: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

What do you get when you release a runaway train, take an experienced engineer and a young buck conductor straight out of training, a couple of cut corners, and a heavy special effects budget? You get Unstoppable starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, and Rosario Dawson.

Made in the Hollywood blockbuster way with the respectability that comes with any Denzel Washington movie, Unstoppable is the kind of movie that is based in facts with just enough extra thrown in to make ninety minutes of your time fly by without you knowing. And the facts of the matter are that someone did something really stupid and they got to make an exciting movie about it. A freight train is moved around and released through human error. This time bomb of a train is filled with toxic chemicals heading for civilization and those in power want to keep things quiet even as anything they try to do to stop it fails completely. Only through the heroism of the “never say quit” yardmaster (Dawson), the grizzled veteran who is being pushed out (Washington), and the fresh rookie straight out of school (Pine) can save lives, property, and give the expected ending to a thriller like this.

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Denzel Washington and the action thriller have been a match made in box-office heaven for some time, and Unstoppable is truly no different. An energetic blast through Middle America scenery, you feel as if the train is moving beneath you and you feel as if your town is going to get hit. It holds your attention and makes you grab your seat as you enjoy the “joyride” on the train.

I was told by a close friend that the actors in this movie are “yummy”. I guess that would be another reason for seeing this movie, especially for the female portion of the population. Denzel and Chris Pine can strongly appeal to the female demographic while the action and explosions will pull in the males. So it has something for everybody, so grab a copy!

Blu-ray discs are often great for the extras added or for the brilliance of picture. This one has both as it is packed to the brim with extras, and the picture is crazy awesome on a 1080p screen. I recommend this on Blu-ray for the explosiveness and vibrancy of the movie throughout.

EXTRAS

UNSTOPPABLE Blu-ray Extras:

Disc One:
Derailed: Anatomy of a Scene
Hanging Off the Train: Stunt Work
On the Rails with the Director and Cast
The Fastest Track: Unleashing Unstoppable
Director Commentary Track
Tracking the Story: Unstoppable Script Development
Disc Two:
Digital Copy

The Digital Copy as always is a fun addition to your library, making it easier to take your movies with you. It is especially handy if the kids are running your portable DVD player, so you can use the computer without taking anymore discs. My favorite extra on the Blu-ray was the Hanging Off the Train: Stunt Work. It is always fun to see how things really come to pass in order to make things look perfect onscreen and stunt work is an important part of the movie magic. It is a fun watch if you like looking behind the scenes. The rest of the extras added to the overall experience as well with the director commentary sharing a lot of insight.

Unstoppable from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a runaway near train wreck of a film that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the action. See if you can catch up to a copy of your own on February 15, 2011 and grab a ride on this adventure.

UNSTOPPABLE Blu-ray
Street Date: February 15, 2011
Screen Format: Widescreen
Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital (English), 2.0 Surround Dolby Digital (Spanish, French)
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese, Traditional Chinese
Language: Dubbed: English, French, Spanish & Portuguese
Total Running Time: 3 hours, 9 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Closed Captioned: Yes

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