Showing posts with label Sports Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports Movies. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Slippery Pitch: Blu-ray review of The Damned United


"The film looks spectacular in its Blu-ray transfer, and Hooper injects it with a great energy. From the shot framing to the choice of lenses to the rhythm of the editing to the widescreen vistas, the film’s stunning visual flair matches Clough’s bombast and enthusiasm. Even with the great visuals paired to Sheen’s magnetic performance, though, this is still going to be a tough sell for non-football fans."

Click here to read my review at PopMatters

Friday, December 04, 2009

Side-slipping: A Review of Downhill Racer


"Available for the first time on DVD, The Criterion Collection has put together a stunning transfer with fantastic visuals. This is the kind of DVD you want in your collection if for no other reason than to demonstrate the beauty found in your new flat screen TV."

Click here to read my DVD review at PopMatters