Category: DAPs Magic Reviews
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The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Little Mermaid, an instant Disney classic, ushered in the second “golden age of animation.” Now, it is getting the “Diamond Edition” treatment and being released on Blu-Ray. Many have asked, does The Little Mermaid really need to be re-released yet again? Is it really going to be worth another copy in the home Disney…
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Disney Infinity Toy Box App
Disney Infinity is now a month old, though it feels shorter. But, that’s just because it seems so expansive! With the month old anniversary of the release, Disney has released a Toy Box app for iOS this last week. Ever since I started playing Infinity, I have been anticipating this app. The Disney Infinity Toy…
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Iron Man 3 – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Tony Stark is Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) . The question about what that really means though and what his identity really is haunts Stark. After the events of The Avengers, Tony Stark finds himself questioning everything. He is a man driven by fear, projecting fearlessness. He is holding on tightly to what he loves…
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Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season – Blu-ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season continues to take viewers on a trek where fantasy and reality come together. In this season, new dangers unfold as new and old enemies are faced by the residents of Storybrook. Hard choices are made. Consequences are lived with. Enemies become allies, or do they? More classic…
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Disney Infinity – Is It Worth Getting?
It was announced three years ago, and has finally arrived! Disney Infinity has debuted on most current game systems. But, is it worth getting? Here’s a review of the newest Disney game… What Is It? First things first, this game is not just a game. I’d call it a system. It has a game. It…
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The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition Nearly 35 years ago Kermit and the gang made their foray onto the big screen in The Muppet Movie. This is the movie that shares the story of how The Muppets originally came together and journeyed to Hollywood. It is a movie about dreaming, friendship, and perseverance.…
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Lilo and Stitch: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Lilo and Stitch: 2-Movie Collection brings both the original Lilo and Stitch and its sequel on to Blu-Ray and DVD together. Lilo & Stitch is the story of how Lilo adopts an outcast “dog” and they create a family that transcends worlds. Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch is exactly what happens. The…
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The Emperor’s New Groove: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Emperor’s New Groove: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs The Emperor’s New Groove and Kronk’s New Groove are being released on Blu-Ray. In The Emperor’s New Groove, Emperor Kuzco (David Spade) is turned into a lama by his advisor Yzma (Eartha Kitt). He is forced to befriend Pacha (John Goodman) who’s house…
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Oz the Great and Powerful – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Oz the Great and Powerful – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs Oz The Great and Powerful is a prequel to the classic Wizard of Oz and delves into the origins of the Wizard of Oz himself. This movie has James Franco has Oz who is joined by Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Spencer, Joey King, and Zach Braff.…
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Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Wings of Life is the most recent presentation of documentaries by Disneynature. Narrated by Meryl Streep, Wings of Life is a “look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life” It takes the viewer on a trip around the globe both far and near on this beautiful and colorful journey. Picture…
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Peter Pan Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs “All of this has happened before and all of it will happen again.” Thus begins Peter Pan, the classic Disney film about the boy who never grew up. Based on the original story by J.M. Barrie, the Walt Disney version of Peter Pan tells the story of…
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Frankenweenie – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs There are few things more precious than the love between a boy and his dog. That love is simple, pure, and deep. This is the love found in Frankenweenie between Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) and his dog Sparky. In Frankenweenie, Victor is a young aspiring scientist and…
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Finding Nemo – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs It’s every parent’s nightmare. They take their kid to school and something happens which causes him or her to be lost. Now, let’s add the fact that this is the last of hundreds of kids you have left after losing the rest and your wife to a…
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Joe Green (Joel Edgerton) are a pair of wannabe parents. They have tried everything to no avail. After being told there is no hope, they reach rock bottom and create a list of attributes for their perfect child. They put it them in…
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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Review for Wii by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two finds Wasteland in trouble again. After a giant earthquake, Mickey Mouse is summoned again to return. Mickey and Oswald team up to rescue Wasteland and apparently the Mad Doctor has reformed himself. Or so he says… This game has several…
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Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the spirited teenage daughter of Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Elinor (Emma Thompson). She also happens to be Pixar’s first princess. Her mother tries to teach her to be a lady but Merida instead loves archery and loves adventure. Elinor wants Merida’s life…
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Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition is bringing that big green dragon home to audiences. In Pete’s Dragon, Pete is a young orphan who is wandering aimlessly trying to avoid his abusive adoptive family. With the help of Elliot (his dragon), he finds a new home and new…
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Cinderella: Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cinderella is the classic story of a young maiden who is living the life of a servant in what was once her own house. She lives with her stepmother and stepsisters who treat her miserably. Through the drudgery though, she continues to dream and treat people kindly.…
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Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Once Upon a Time is the hit ABC television show that offers a new glimpse at some very old and well known fairy tales. Beginning with the story of Snow White in the pilot, it continues on and explores many other fairy tales in a somewhat traditional…
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The Aristocats on Blu-Ray – A Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Aristocats are just one of many titles being released by the Walt Disney Company on Blu-Ray as they bring many animated classics into the future. The Aristocats has many classic voices like Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Scatman Crothers, Sterling Holloway, and Dean Clark to name a…
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THE TIGGER MOVIE: Bounce-a-RRRific Special Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs THE TIGGER MOVIE: Bounce-a-RRRific Special Edition tells the story of Tigger searching for his family. The movie begins as many Winnie the Pooh stories do but then Tigger interrupts and we find him wanting more attention. This leads to a story that isn’t about Winnie the Pooh…
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LADY AND THE TRAMP II: Scamp’s Adventure – Special Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs LADY AND THE TRAMP II: Scamp’s Adventure – Special Edition tells the story of what happens after the original Lady and the Tramp. Lady and Tramp are settled and have their own puppies now, including a young pup named Scamp. He is definitely a handful. He…
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The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition & The Rescuers Down Under – 2 Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition & The Rescuers Down Under – 2 Movie Collection is being released together on Blu-Ray Disc. These two movies tell the stories of a the Rescue Aid Society’s two most famous mice, Bianca (Eva Gabor) and Bernard (Bob Newhart). In the original…