Matthew R. Reis: Film and TV Critic

Jack in the box (Now on DVD) 2 1/2 Stars Blog exclusive! The first Jackass movie is still the best entry in the Jackass trilogy, but this third incarnation is still dirty, delicious fun. All the guys are back, Steve-o, Chris Pontius, Bam Margera and of course Johnny Knoxville to deliver some hurt, laughter and gross out moments. Jackass 3D's use of 3D is decidedly bad. First of all, half the movie isn't even in 3D which is lame especially when you consider the price premium these types of tickets carry. The best the 3D visuals have to offer is the extra rounded stomach of Preston Lacy. Yet not mentioning how gross poop looks in three dimensions would be an injustice to the film's cinematographer. 3D is decidedly better at grossing you out than 2D. The movie is fast paced. I guess it makes sense that the MTV generation would benefit from watching an MTV film. With numerous stunts, probably numbering 20-something, you will be hard pressed to not laugh (or hurl) at som...

It came from the sea in 3D (Now on DVD) 3 1/2 Stars Blog exclusive! I have to admit that I have never seen the original "Piranha" (1978) film nor the many sequels that spawned from it, but I do have a lot to say about this remake. First off this movie is awesome. Directed by french horror auteur Alexandre Aja its evident from the get go that there is nothing poorly executed in the movie. "Piranha" is everything you want from a campy, B-movie horror film plus a third dimension. It has tits, lots of em, in all shapes and sizes (but mostly big) and hilarious death sequences. And you can't forget the one liners, there are many of those too. A throwback to Stephen Spielberg's seminal "Jaws" (1975) many audiences will quickly notice the countless references. Even the "Piranha" movie poster is a direct knock-off of Jaws. However this movie stands alone from its horror movie brethren thanks to its excellent 3D cinematography. You will sure...

Refriend this old toy (Now on DVD) 4 Stars Blog exclusive! Note: I did not see the 3D version. Three strikes you’re out? Not in Toy Story 3’s case. Blending tear jerking moments with outstanding CG the creative minds at Pixar have again managed to craft an outstanding film. This new film may even match Toy Story 2’s brilliance. As expected the latest chapter in the series is more of the same, in a good way that is. Part family friendly fun and coming of age tale all rolled up into one Toy Story 3 shows that three is indeed good company. The last time we saw the toys on the big screen was 11 years ago in the aforementioned Toy Story 2. Pitted against the evil Emperor Zurg, Buzz Lightyear’s arch nemesis, the odd ensemble of toys stuck together and managed to save the day. Now the toys have an even bigger challenge on their hands (or should I say parts?). Andy, their owner, is no longer a young lad anymore and is ready to head off to college. College is no place for toys such as M...