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Identity Thief Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review

June 2, 2013 by Eddy Leave a Comment

Disclosure: We received a review copy of Identity Thief. This post represents my unbiased opinion. Identity Thief brings together two of the hottest names currently in Hollywood, Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) and Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) and partner them up in a single movie. Identity Thief is brought to life by these two great comedic actors as well as the creative people behind Ted and Horrible Bosses. The movie attempts to pull off a Midnight Run style movie. Meaning two opposite personalities are stuck together either by circumstances or physical restraint and must travel across the country dodging danger. Other movies have attempted to do the same thing; some have been great (48 Hours) and some no so (Another 48 Hours). Identity Thief fall right in the middle. For the most part, it is buoyed by the comedic timing and skills of McCarthy and Bateman. Unfortunately, they really cant change the story, which ends up being muddled and confusing. Bateman … [Read more...]

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(Video) Rise of the Guardians DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review

March 11, 2013 by Eddy 2 Comments

i The Rise of The Guardians comes out on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 12, 2013. The Dancing Hotdogs had a wonderful movie night at home to check out the film and have one of our patented family movie nights. What’s better than watching a fun movie eating some popcorn and other snacks with the entire on the couch together? D and I have to take advantage of this time while we can, before the boys become too embarrassed to hang out with us. The Rise of the Guardians was created by the same team that gave us the hit DreamWorks film: How to Train Your Dragon. Based on a novel by William Joyce, The Rise of the Guardians uses some of our favorite holiday characters such as Santa (Alec Baldwin) the Tooth Fairy (Isa Fischer) and the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), who act as guardians for the world’s children against the evil of the bogeyman. Amidst this battle we are treated to the heartfelt adventure centering on the mischievous and ultimately lonely Jack Frost (Chris Pine) who … [Read more...]

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(Video) PBS KIDS Premieres Dinosaur Train Submarine Adventure

February 14, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 42 Comments

Update! Giveaway is closed congrats to winner. What are you doing on February 18th? How about joining PBS Kids and Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don our favorite Pteranodon for an underwater adventure? Submarine Adventure, the one-hour program will feature four new stories about sea creatures that lived during the “Age of Dinosaurs.” I got a prescreener of the new special and my little men and I got a chance to see it before the official screening. You know perks of being a proud PBS KIDS ambassador. Special includes: “Otto Ophthalmosaurus” When the Pteranodon family takes the Dinosaur Train under the sea to visit their friend Elmer Elasmosaurus, they learn that the Elasmosaurus family is leaving the station to follow their food – the fish. Buddy wants to follow, but the train tunnel doesn't go that way – so Mr. Conductor decides to take the family in a brand-new invention, the Dinosaur Train Submarine! On their journey, they meet a marine reptile called … [Read more...]

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For Dads: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter DVD review

October 22, 2012 by Eddy 1 Comment

Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox Arriving in stores on DVD, Blu-Ray and Blue-Ray 3D is Abraham Lincoln:Vampire Hunter. Obviously from the title you can tell what this movie is about. Imagine a world with Vampires and the only person who can stop them is the 16th president of the United States of America. Obviously there is a lot more story to it than this, but the basic jist is that good Old Abe was probably packing a small axe in his famous black hat. Following the life of the president from his childhood all the way through to his assassination, I am fairly certain that you wont mistake this movie from the one being made by Steven Speilberg. With that said, I doubt Spielberg’s Licoln will be spinning an axe around chopping vampires in half. So in my mind, it’s a give and take. Honestly, there were two reason why I wanted to see this movie: 1) The director Timur Bekmambetov. Mr. Bekmambetov is a master of action movie, directing one of the more innotive … [Read more...]

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BARBIE™ The Princess & the Popstar DVD Giveaway Sweepstakes

October 19, 2012 by Divina Rodriguez 84 Comments

There are very few times when I miss not having a little daughter in my time. I love my little men more than words and the world of boys that is my life. But when I go out shopping and whenever there is a new Barbie or Princess new release. I get that little tug of heart strings. I loved BARBIE™ growing up and on September 11th, BARBIE™ The Princess & the Popstar was released on DVD. BIG SIGH. ; ) Synopsis: In “Barbie™: The Princess & The Popstar,” Barbie™ plays princess Tori™ who dreams of leaving her royal life for the life of her favorite popstar Keira™. Simultaneously, Keira™ is tired of performing and her superstar lifestyle and dreams of becoming a real-life princess. The two find each other and magically trade places. However not everything is as easy as it seems and the two girls soon learn that it’s better to be yourself and learn to appreciate the lives they had before the transformation. Girls and moms will love the fun music … [Read more...]

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For Dads: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows #BlurayElite Review #SP

July 10, 2012 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

As a member of Warner Home Video super exclusive Blu-Ray Elite team, I get access to some of the greatest movies ever made. My mission is to give you how these movies fit in the life of a Dad. Movie: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows For our review of the movie go here: http://www.dancinghotdogs.com/2011/12/sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows-movie-review/ Dad Factor: medium/high. If you try and don’t think to hard when you watch this movie, what you get is a tried and true summer action flick. Nothing spectacular or particularly new considering the first movie, but with enough big explosions and other things to keep the home theater of your fully engaged. In addition, it brings to a close some of the loose ends from the first movie. Kid Factor: Medium. Older kids will enjoy the explosions and actions, though they will have absolutely no idea who Sherlock Holmes is. Date Factor: Low. Unless she enjoys action movies (if she does then she’s a keeper!) this … [Read more...]

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For Dads: Horrible Bosses #BlurayElite Review #SP

June 26, 2012 by Eddy Leave a Comment

As a member of Warner Home Video super exclusive Blu-Ray Elite team, I get access to some of the greatest movies ever made. My mission is to give you how these movies fit in the life of a Dad. Movie: Horrible Bosses Who wouldn’t want to kill an awful boss. Horrible Bosses is an underrated comedy, while not ridiculously inventive or even great for that matter there is enough meat on the bones of this movie that I find the movie pretty re-watchable. With outlandish performances from Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell the movie has you rooting for our heroes to get their revenge. Dad Factor: High. This movie was made for adults to watch. This is a definite only for the scene with Jennifer Aniston as a inappropriate dentist. Add in Colin Farrell with his Bill Murray from Kingpin style hair and tiger robes are totally unforgettable. Kid Factor: Not until they are a bit older (meaning when they are at least teenagers) and even that is a bit of … [Read more...]

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For Dads: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close #BlurayElite Review #SP

June 20, 2012 by Eddy Leave a Comment

As a member of Warner Home Video super exclusive Blu-Ray Elite team, I get access to some of the greatest movies ever made. My mission is to give you how these movies fit in the life of a Dad. Movie: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close This is a tough movie to watch at times. Combining the events at 9/11 with a son and his relationship with his father who died during that tragedy and you can see where I am coming from. The movie does redeem itself through the journey by the son across New York City meeting the various denizen of the wounded city. It’s this search for a connection with his deceased father that really brightens the dark background the film is set in, and really shows that even in one of the worst times in the city’s history there are bright spots that served to show the resilience of the human spirit. Dad Factor: Undecided. While the background of the story is a bit of a downer, the story of a young boy trying to get closure after a tragedy taking … [Read more...]

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(Video) For Dads: Toshiba BDX 3300 Blu-Ray/DVD Player Review

June 5, 2012 by Eddy Leave a Comment

Give a man a Blu-Ray and he will entertain himself for a couple of hours, give him a Blu-Ray player and he will be entertained for a lifetime. While a lifetime may be a bit too long considering the life cycle of technology, this mangled proverb does have a bit of truth. For Fathers Day, it is easy (and cheaper) to just buy Dad some movie that he may more may not like, but sometime it is better to go the extra mile and give him something that he is certain to use for a long time. With the huge quality difference over DVDs and the fact that everyone is buying HDTVs now, the only logical choice is a Blu-Ray Player. One of the best players that I have tried out is the just released for 2012 Toshiba BDX line of Blu-Ray/DVD Players. I got to try out the 3300 which is the 2D version, and it was like night and day when compared to what we were watching before. The biggest factor for me was how simple it was to set up, all you need is an HDMI cable (not included) and you are … [Read more...]

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For Dads: Safe House Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review and Sweepstakes

June 3, 2012 by Eddy 57 Comments

UPDATE: Giveaway is closed. Congrats to the five winners. Not all Dad’s need to be cinemaphiles, basically if you add enough action and explosions we will watch anything once. If you need evidence of this you need only look at the long and illustrious careers of Sly Stallone, Van Damme, Schwarzenegger…basically everyone who has appeared in Expendables 1 and 2. When I sat down to watch Safe House I came into it wanting to chill out and watch some good old fashion action. Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington do a great job as a CIA babysitter and the most dangerous man in the world respectively. Reynolds must keep Washington alive while avoiding getting killed himself by either Washington or the other guys pursuing them. The plot is not that original, you can see this type “buddying” of two opposite characters from comedies to drama reaching all the way back to the 60s. Therefore, there this only so much that can be done by the actors, none the less with … [Read more...]