DVD Review: Real Steel

Real Steal promotional poster

If you like robots, if you like Transformers and if you like Rocky you are sure to like this film. With its slick special effects  and punchy action sequences this film has a wide appeal to audiences and all round feel good factor.

The film boasts a great cast with hunk Hugh Jackman being the great male lead that is required for this high impact film. This role is the perfect Hugh Jackman role in which (luckily for all the women out there) he gets to play the sexy male lead with a rebellious streak and interesting, yet somewhat predictable, back story. 

The plot is very simple and very Hollywood. Set in the future where the sport of boxing has become centred around robot combat. The film followers previous boxer turned struggling promoter Charlie Kenton (Jackman) rise to the top of the boxing world with his newly discovered 11 year old son Max (Dakota Goyo) and his new robot Atom.

The film is an adrenaline ride which hooks the audiences right from the start. The cast is great and the storyline, even if predictable, is highly enjoyable. Sometimes you just need a film that you can pop on, relax and enjoy without a lot of thinking which is just what you need after a long stressful day! The film isn't exactly ground-breaking but it doesn't need to be. I would watch this film again and enjoy just as much it has a great feel good factor and a true underdog story that audiences can just lap up!

What did you all think? Let me know in the comments below or through my Twitter (@EmmasReelWorld)!

Emma

DVD rant: pointless packaging

Hey guys just a quick post today, or should I say a quick rant?

Pointless DVD packaging - my newest pet peeve. It seems these days DVD packages have to be more elaborate than ever, but why? Working in a DVD shop I find myself getting increasingly annoyed with cases and cardboard sleeves. Why on the earth does a plastic case need a cardboard sleeve? When I get a new DVD I'm exciting to rip of the plastic wrapping and then I have to pull off a stupid sleeve. It's so annoying.

And box sets? Why they think it's a good idea to put a disc in it's own individual case and then in a box which is in a sleeve is completely beyond me. Are they trying to annoy us or do they just really love plastic? 

I think what the manufacturers need is a new perspective. Aren't we supposed to saving the planet instead of wasting materials where they're not needed? I'd rather have a nicely designed standard DVD case and save on materials. Yes I know some of these sleeves are really lovely but they are a total pain and really unessential.

Is it just me who thinks this? Let me know what you guys think in a comment below or through my twitter (@missemmabuckley)

Emma x

Keep Calm and Potter on! - Harry Potter ultimate boxset

Harry Potter limited edition box set: all photos taken by me
(Note: the time turner was unfortunately not included!)

                      

Now as some of you may or may not know I am a serious Potterhead (seriously the things I would do to be a wizard...). I love anything Harry Potter related so when I heard that Amazon was releasing a limited edition Harry Potter box-set of all the films I got very very excited. So I saved up all my galleons and invested in this amazing set and I thought I'd show you all how amazing this set is!

                   

Like I said before this edition of the films is Limited edition so it's a definite bonus knowing not many people have these. The box itself is stunning and I was really impressed with it when it arrived. Not only is the outside amazing but the pictures on the inside are amazing, they're slightly holographic and really stand out! (see image below)

                       

Inside the box you get 19 discs (a combination of Blu-Ray and DVD). This includes all the films and corresponding special features that I can't wait to watch! Also this box comes with this amazing photo album which includes photos from the films and of the characters which is super cute. I completely freaked out when I saw this I just thought it was adorable! Some of you might recognise this album design from the first film (the one Hagrid gives to Harry) which I thought was a really nice touch.

I'm so glad I invested in this boxset. I love the fact it's limited edition and the little extras that come with it are awesome! It did cost me around £65  (including p&p) and I know they are now cheaper variations but I don't regret this purchase at all!

Did any of you get any other Harry Potter boxsets or have any cute memorabilia such as my time-turner. I'd love to know so get in touch through a comment or my Twitter page! (@missemmabuckley)

Emma x