"X-Men: The First Class" debuted on DVD and Blu-ray last week. I watched this movie over the weekend I had to reassess my reasons for not seeing this movie in the theater. The movie was far better than I expected it would be. Although, I had to give it low marks for not maintaining continuity with the other X-Men movies and that includes "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". I would recommend that if you don't see any other superhero movie ( and I don't say that lightly) that you see this movie.

                                                                                                                                                                        

           

         And the remakes just keep on coming, I just saw a trailer for a remake ( and this will be the third time this movie has been made) of "The Thing". The original novella that was made into the 1951 movie "The Thing from Another World" and is perhaps one of the most chilling and creepiest pieces of sci-fi/ horror ever written. The 1982 version of "The Thing" starring Kurt Russell really tapped into the horror aspect of the story and this remake promises to raise the game.

 

 

 

 

      

         "Thor" was released this Tuesday on DVD/Blu-ray. The movie directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring newcomer Chris Hemsworth as title character was the next to last puzzle piece setting the stage for next summer's blockbuster"Avengers' movie. The movie also stars Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, and Stellan Skarsgard. Incidently, Stellan Skarsgard's son, "True Blood" actor Alexander Skarsgard was a fan favored pick to play the role of "Thor".

 

                 

                                                                                  

      Lastly, "Contagion" ruled the weekend box office making 23.1 million dollars, " The Help" was number two taking in 8.5 million dollars, and at number three "Warrior" taking in 5.6 million dollars.