Magic and Bird: A Courtship of Rivals, chronicles the fascinating story behind fierce competition between the Boston Celtics great Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers immortal Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The DVD documentary from HBO Films also examines how their cultural differences evolved into a lifetime friendship and changed the country’s perception of professional basketball. The disc contains no extras but the story covers everything relevant. A
In the ninth entry in the popular ongoing series of animated DC Universe movies, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse looks gorgeous on Blu-ray as the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight unite once again to battle the powerful forces of Darkside . The bonus materials are extensive and include a comprehensive featurette of Supergirl, among other worthy content. B
Celebrating its 50th anniversary and its first time on DVD, the Golden Globe Winner for Best Film Promoting International Understanding, Hand in Hand, features the universal story of a Catholic boy and a Jewish girl who become fast friends despite the prejudice that surrounds them. The movie definitely plays upon the viewer’s heartstrings, but upholds a relevant message for every generation. B
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