As per usual with a Holiday near release day, it's a light week for new DVD's. Things will slow down until mid-November, when the Christmas push hits.
The Campaign-
Two comedic actors, who have similar styles, team up in this political farce, the Campaign. Timely release strategy, just a week from the Presidential election. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a 67% Fresh Rating.
Wow is this a tough movie to review. I really applaud the guts to make a 3 Hour, 100 million dollar plus Art House Picture. There's a lot to like....but there's no meat on the bones. My full review is below.
Good day everyone. Another week, more DVD's! A little something for everyone this week.
Magic Mike-
Kind of the movie equivalent of 50 Shades of Grey, this is the darkside of the male stripper story starring Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey. Ocean's Eleven director Steven Soderbergh is at the helm here. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a very fresh 79% rating.
Abraham Lincoln- Vampire Hunter-
Not to be confused with the Lincoln bio-pic coming later this year from Speilberg. This was from the Wanted director, that didn't really connect with audiences in the theater. This should do fine on home video however. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a low 35% fresh rating.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World-
If you were asking, where has Steve Carell been? He did have this release during the Summer which closed quite quickly. It's kind of a one man's look at what would happen when you know the end of the world is nigh. Rottentomatoes.com was mixed, with a 55% fresh rating.
That's it for this week! Join me Friday with my look at Tom Hanks, and Cloud Atlas.
Good Day! Hope the Fall weather is agreeing with you. Busy time of the year with really good sports on TV seemingly everyday. But, there's always time for the movies! Here's what's new this week on DVD. That's My Boy-
Adam Sandler returns, this time as the wayward father to SNLs Video Short auteur Adam Sandberg. Looks like more of the same from Sandler and company. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a 21% Fresh Rating.
Moonrise Kingdom-
Another unique Wes Anderson film graces us this week. Starring the likes of Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, and much more. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a stellar 94% Fresh Rating.I'm looking forward to giving this a shot.
Madgascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted-
I have missed the Madagascar franchise, but it does seem to keep rolling on! I've never even seen this on cable. Nonetheless, it appears to be quality entertainment. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a 74% Fresh Rating.
Have a great week! I'll have a look at Paranormal Activity 4 this Friday.
Got a few new releases out. Also, in theater this week is the highly buzzed about Argo. The true story about a wild plot to get Americans out of Iran in the 70's has people talking Oscar. I'll be seeing that Thursday night, and have my review up Friday.
In the meantime, here's whats new this week!
Prometheus-
A visually arresting movie, that just didn't quite make it for me. Definitely an A for effort by Ridley Scott. Michael Fassbender again proves he is one of our best actors today. AND, this movie has the creepiest scene I've seen a many a moon. Below is my original review.
Rock of Ages-
An attempt to recapture the music of the 80's. It didn't resonate with audiences, but I will eventually check it out. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a 41% Fresh Rating.
The Raven-
John Cusack continues to work in offbeat films with the Raven. He stars as Edgar Allen Poe, who must help catch a killer who is using his stories as a method of their murders. Fun premise, that I will catch up on this week. Rottentomatoes.com though, gives it a 22% Fresh Rating. I'll still check it out though! ;)
Good day! We're getting more of the Summer movies on DVD this week.
Dark Shadows-
One of the biggest disappointments of the Summer. Johnny Depp is good as the Star Crossed Vampire, but the script fails the good cast. Below is my original review.
People Like Us-
Star Trek's Captain Kirk, Chris Pine stars as a man who finds out he has a sister after his father dies. He seeks to find out who she is, and why his father kept it a secret. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a 57% Fresh Rating.
