DVD Extravaganza!!

I have not been to the movies as of late, but that did not interrupt my movie watching experience because so many fantastic DVDs have been released in the past few weeks. These new releases include War Horse, The Muppets, Real Steel, and many more that I have yet to watch. I highly recommend the purchase of one or all of these DVDs because of the excellent story lines and acting present within the features and the ability to watch these superb movies whenever you want or have the time to. Isn't that why we all own a DVD player?

First, I will promote The Muppets, an excellent movie that reintroduces the viewers to the childhood TV show that impacted and shaped many of our early lives. In this production Jason Segel and Amy Adams go on a journey to the Muppet Studio with their Muppet pal, Walter, in order to keep the Muppet industry from going out of business. Within this show, the audience gets to watch the whole Muppet cast come back together to put on one final production filled with singing and dancing. The audience also gets to see cameo appearances from some of the most popular actors in Hollywood. These cameos include Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Jim Parsons, Emily Blunt, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Niel Patrick Harris, John Krasinski, and Jack Black (and that list is just scratching the surface). The comedy introduced in the plot and the amazing vocals performed by Jason Segel and Jim Parsons, not to forget Kermit or Miss Piggy, enthrall the audience from the beginning of the movie.

Another must buy DVD is War Horse directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie follows the strong relationship of a British boy and his horse through WWI when the horse is sold to the British Calvary and the boy is deployed for the British army. The strong relationship is tested in the most turbulent times. Begin a Spielberg film, the story line is outstanding not to mention the visual effects being of the highest degree. This movie proves to be one of the most touching and moving war movies I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

Another DVD that one must purchase in order to have a complete, well-rounded DVD collection is Real Steel. This movie is set in the future when robot boxing has become a major sport for the public. During this presentation, Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo play a father-son duo who are reacquainted after a long separation. They have to work through differences they possess in character in order to have a close relationship. A major tool in this father-son reconnection is rebuilding a second class robot to enter in the upcoming professional fights. The special effects used in this production are some of the best I have seen in a while. Think of Transformers being melded with Terminator (the original Terminator) type of robots. This movie is also one of the few that portrays Hugh Jackman as a rough character, impossible to get along with. Even in the X-men movies, Hugh Jackman's character Wolverine showed a gentler side at times. However, in Real Steel Jackman's character always has his guard up. It gives the audience something unique and entertaining to watch. The comedy is very dry humor at times. One warning I will give to possible viewers is that the beginning of this movie is very slow. The action does not get started until about half way through. Taking all of this into account,  Real Steel ends up being an experience like WWF and an episode of Robot Warriors combined. I would categorize it as a real crowd pleaser.

All I know is that these DVDs, plus many more that I have yet to review, will make for an excellent movie collection and viewing party. Additional reviews of some of my favorite movies will be on the  way.