By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Feb. 26, unless otherwise noted: Ralph Breaks the Internet (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: 2018, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG, action, rude humor The lowdown: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is a fun movie, but its running time — and some of its subject matter — may be over the heads of the youngsters who will probably clamor to see it. The simple plot could have been condensed by about 20 minutes without losing much. The story basically finds Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and his best friend, Vanellope von Schweetz (voiced by Sarah Silverman), at a crossroads at Litwak’s Arcade. Ralph is happy doing the same video-game actions day after day, while Vanellope is bored by the monotonous predictability of her Sugar Rush racing game. Trying to help his friend, Ralph creates a situation that breaks Sugar Rush and threatens Vanellope’s very existence. “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” at times, feels too adult. Also, it seems to meander from kid-friendly to more mature satiric jabs. The movie is basically a sweet confection that, like this year’s “Ready Player One,” relies heavily on nostalgia and pop-culture references to propel it. The picture and audio transfers are spot-on, with no loss of color or distortions. Critics seem to enjoy the movie, giving it an 88 percent fresh rating at Rottentomatoes.com.
New to View: Feb. 26
New to View: Feb. 26
New to View: Feb. 26
By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Feb. 26, unless otherwise noted: Ralph Breaks the Internet (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: 2018, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG, action, rude humor The lowdown: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is a fun movie, but its running time — and some of its subject matter — may be over the heads of the youngsters who will probably clamor to see it. The simple plot could have been condensed by about 20 minutes without losing much. The story basically finds Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and his best friend, Vanellope von Schweetz (voiced by Sarah Silverman), at a crossroads at Litwak’s Arcade. Ralph is happy doing the same video-game actions day after day, while Vanellope is bored by the monotonous predictability of her Sugar Rush racing game. Trying to help his friend, Ralph creates a situation that breaks Sugar Rush and threatens Vanellope’s very existence. “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” at times, feels too adult. Also, it seems to meander from kid-friendly to more mature satiric jabs. The movie is basically a sweet confection that, like this year’s “Ready Player One,” relies heavily on nostalgia and pop-culture references to propel it. The picture and audio transfers are spot-on, with no loss of color or distortions. Critics seem to enjoy the movie, giving it an 88 percent fresh rating at Rottentomatoes.com.