Reviews by Shaz
The Spiderwick Chronicles was a cute (in a sort of disturbing way) movie and I really enjoyed it. My kids are too young, except that I did watch it with my 2 year old, who, was strangely intrigued by the interesting and bizarre characters.
It was like “Lord of the Rings” for kids, at least that’s how I would describe it! It was definitely too scary for my 4 and 5 year old, but it was very fascinating and, for a kids movie, I found it quite entertaining.
I have 2 copies to giveaway… first 2 commenters gets it! 
[not valid if you win the transformers dvd!]
From the beloved, best-selling series of books comes the extraordinary fantasy adventure, THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, debuting as a two-disc Special Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray on June 24, 2008. Bringing to life the fantastical, unseen world that exists all around us, THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES is “an action-packed theme park ride” (Los Angeles Times) that is both “scary and wondrous” (Time). From the moment the Grace family moves into a secluded old house, peculiar things start to happen. Unable to explain the accidents and strange disappearances, the Grace children—Jared, Simon and Mallory—start to investigate and find the unbelievable truth of the Spiderwick Estate and the amazing creatures that inhabit it. Directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls), the film features an all-star cast including Freddie Highmore (Charlie And The Chocolate Factory), Mary Louise Parker (“Weeds”), Sarah Bolger (In America) David Strathairn (Good Night, And Good Luck), Nick Nolte (Tropic Thunder) and the voices of Seth Rogen (Superbad) and Martin Short (Jiminy Glick In Lalawood).
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES two-disc Special Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray presentations boast multiple behind-the-scenes featurettes including a Making Of, a look at the cast and characters, “The Magic of Spiderwick”, “Spiderwick: It’s All True”, an exploration of the Spiderwick world and more, plus deleted scenes and a peek inside Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide. THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES also will be available as a single disc DVD in full screen or widescreen.
Reviews by Shaz
Transformers is without doubt the most frequently watched dvd that I own! I never watched the original as a child (or adult) so I cannot compare this new version to that, although my husband is not impressed with this version (being a huge fan of the original). My kids, however, are totally in love with the movie and the transformers, so in love in fact, that they “spot” the different transformers while we’re on the road and point them out… to me frequently!
I have 2 to giveaway – first 2 commenters will get a copy of this movie!! [not valid if you win the Transformers giveaway!]
In the 22nd century, Detroit is the hot spot for all manner of techno-geeks, industrialists and all things robotic. It’s where the future is, and where money is being made thanks to the city’s thriving robotics industry. Of course that means Detroit is also the hot-spot for all things criminal, evil and demon-like, which brings us to our story…
Fifty light years earlier, a young ragtag group of AUTOBOTS led by OPTIMUS PRIME are in a remote sector of CYBERTRON cleaning space bridges when they stumble upon the most important artifact in TRANSFORMERS history: the ALLSPARK! The DECEPTICONS who are only scary myths for many AUTOBOTS are in hot pursuit of the ALLSPARK; now this new band of AUTOBOTS must fight for their lives and the future of CYBERTRON. The AUTOBOTS are able to escape the DECEPTICONS and crash land on an unknown planet called Earth. They land in Lake Erie and remain in stasis for 50 years. During an emergency, OPTIMUS PRIME and his young team are awakened from stasis just in time to help the new “organic life forms” (humans). But in order to save the humans and fight off the evil villain they have to convert into their robot forms! In doing so, they save the day and become new celebrities and heroes destined to fight all evil on the planet Earth and beyond! Transformers! More than meets the eye!
Reviews by Shaz
National Treasure, I think, is sort of like Indiana Jones, but with waaay more gadgets! I like those kind of adventure movies, you know, the totally unrealistic kinds with amusing, mis-adventure-ish type characters whom, despite many “sure-death” experiences, and many many chases, end up, of course, heroes! I got to say that I can watch pretty much any movie that has half a plot and some slightly amusing jokes, but if you’re not that type… you may want to skip this movie!
Actually I thought the first one was pretty good, although, I am not sure I really remember what even happened, but it was entertaining at the time that I watched it! This one, however, was somewhat hard to follow and a bit strange, but still, I don’t regret the hour and a half that I spent watching it! If you’re the indiana-jones-unrealistic-adventure loving type, then I think you’ll like it, if you’re the I-need-an-actual-stimulating-plot type, stay far away!
BURBANK, Calif., February 15, 2008 – Walt Disney Pictures and legendary action producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean) present a spectacular, star-studded race across the globe when National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets comes to DVD, two-disc Gold Collection DVD and Blu-ray Disc on May 20, 2008 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. This thrilling Adventure for the Whole Family is priced at $29.99 SRP; 2Disc Gold Collector’s Edition Gold Collection DVD and Blu-ray Disc are each $34.99 SRP.
The missing pages of a diary hold a secret so explosive it could change the course of history in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. An irresistible blend of historical fact and fiction, the high-voltage adventure stars Academy Award© winner Nicolas Cage (Best Actor; Leaving Las Vegas, 1996) as Benjamin Franklin Gates, treasure hunter extraordinaire. A search to uncover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, is packed with breathtaking stunts, awe-inspiring backdrops and a lightning-paced international treasure hunt.
Oscar© winners Jon Voight (Best Actor, 1979; Coming Home) and Helen Mirren (Best Actress, The Queen, 2007) head up an extraordinary supporting cast that also includes Oscar nominees Ed Harris (Best Actor, Pollock, 2001; and Best Supporting Actor; The Hours, 2003; The Truman Show 1999 and Apollo 13, 1996) and Harvey Keitel, (Best Supporting Actor, Bugsy, 1992) as well as rising stars Diane Kruger (Troy) and Justin Bartha (National Treasure). The film is directed by Jon Turteltaub, who also directed the blockbuster original.
Reviews by Shaz
My kids got a real kick out of the little mouse in the movie Ratatouille
, they like to say “heeee-issss-aaaa-cheeeef….”, in that sort of sing-song way that kids do and then laugh!
This was a cute-ish movie, I don’t know that I really enjoyed it as much as my husband and kids seemed to, but it was not too bad. The storyline of a mouse cooking was not as icky as I thought it would be, the mouse is sort of cute and is pretty OCD about being clean, so I guess that sort of made up for the fact that he was a mouse! There is a strong lesson about following one’s dreams and doing what you believe, even if everyone else is against you, but I don’t know if my kids really grasp that… they just could not get over the fact that the mouse-isss-aaaa-cheeeef!
On the other hand, Shrek the Third
which was supposed to be the “best Shrek ever”, was sadly a let down. Neither I, nor my husband, nor my kids really enjoyed it. I don’t know, but I found it was just not funny!
The whole movie was sort of a continuation into the lives of Fiona and Shrek, in that they are poised to take over reign of Far Far Away, while expecting a baby, and defending the kingdom against Prince Charming… all the while Shrek has some really vivid fears about being a dad. I don’t know, but I just did not really get the movie, and I found it was actually un-entertaining!
Reviews by Shaz
Meet the Robinsons
I must say that I loved this movie! It’s actually rare that I say that about any movie, and I don’t think that I have ever said that about a Disney children’s movie. It’s surely not a ‘classic’, but I am one of those people who get somewhat bored with ‘classic’ movies.
The movie itself was a little insane and the characters were odd and silly, but still completely fun. I was very fond of the little orphan boy who was searching for a family, he was eccentric, but sweet and lovable, I found myself really wanting him to find a family that would love him.
I don’t think it’s a movie for everyone, but I do think that kids would enjoy the somewhat outrageous plot, and zany, but charming characters, and I think that the story is entertaining enough adults even.
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