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"9 to 5" DVD review, synopsis and list of bonus features.
Review of the DVD release of Spike Lee's "25th Hour," including a complete list of bonus features.
Katherine Heigl's adorable as a young woman who can't say no to bridesmaid duties.
Monkeys, a virus, and killer zombies.
"30 Days of Night" breaks from the vampire tradition of having the bloodsuckers in leather coats and looking extremely sensual. No, the vampires from Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith's graphic novel make the leap to the big screen just as drawn and without the usual Hollywood accoutrements.
As much as I liked the film, the DVD left a little to be desired. Buy or rent it for the film itself, and don't expect much in the way of bonus material.
Steve Carell stars as the title character in the funniest movie of 2005.
Gerard Butler sizzles as the Spartan King in "300," based on Frank Miller's graphic novel.
John Cusack attempts to spend the night in a haunted hotel room in this creepy thriller based on a Stephen King short story.
Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet take a seven year trip from friendship to romance in "A Lot Like Love."
Jack Nicholson and Kathy Bates are the stars of this intriguing drama.
"Across the Universe" is a visually stunning, wild, trippy love story featuring a terrific young cast who do a fantastic job of bringing director Julie Taymor's vision to life on the screen.
Charlize Theron shows off her fabulous body in "Aeon Flux," based on the animated series which aired on MTV.
Two movie monsters do battle in this sci-fi thriller.
Inspired by the true story of Jesse James Hollywood.
One of the most enchanting romantic comedies in recent years, "Amelie" is equally as entertaining on DVD.
John Cusack, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Billy Crystal star in this romantic comedy about Hollywood, relationships, and the media.
Two of the best actors working today, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington, reunite for "American Gangster" directed by Ridley Scott.
Marcia Gay Harden, Linda Cardellini, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Forest Whitaker and Chris Marquette star in this emotionally moving film about guns and gun violence.
The entire cast of the original returns for this sequel that pulls of the near-impossible - it's almost as funny as the original.
Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen team up to tame the Wild West in "Appaloosa."
Best friends discover a mermaid in a beach resort's swimming pool and learn important lessons while helping her find love.
Writer/director Atom Egoyan ("The Sweet Hereafter") provides a detailed look at the Armenian massacre with his film, "Ararat."
Dozens of comedians discuss the world's dirtiest joke, The Aristocrats.
Laurence Fishburne and Ethan Hawke are on opposite sides of the law in "Assault on Precinct 13."
Marton Csokas and Natasha Richardson star in this dark tale of lust and obsession.
Disney's Collector's Edition "Atlantis" DVD will keep kids entertained for hours.
"Atonement" earned 7 Academy Award nominations and made the Top 10 lists of dozens of critics and film groups
Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt lead the cast of dozens in the critically acclaimed film, "Babel."
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler play complete strangers who bond over babies in "Baby Mama," a poignant comedy from writer/director Michael McCullers.
Review of the unrated version of "Bad Santa," "Badder Santa."
Dan Fogler stars as a competitive ping pong player in this sports spoof.
Info on the DVD release of the special edition of "Bambi," the classic Disney animated movie.
Denys Arcand follows up his 1986 comedy with this ensemble touching comedy/drama.
DVD review of the Project Greenlight film, "The Battle of Shaker Heights," starring Shia LeBeouf and Amy Smart.
Queen Latifah stars in this female version of "Barbershop."
The buzz surrounding the theatrical release of "Bee Movie" was deafening, with Jerry Seinfeld appearing seemingly everywhere on the planet to talk up this animated family film. Thankfully, the cute story of an independent thinking bee lived up to all the hype.
Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche headline this intense drama mixing the worlds of spelling bees and religion.
It's all about girl power in this entertaining romantic comedy/sports movie.
Robert Zemeckis uses the performance capture technology to bring the story to life.
Gerard Butler fights a ferocious killer troll in "Beowulf & Grendel."
The Coen Bros' quirky comedy gets a "Collector's Edition" DVD.
The DVD features a music video you have to see to believe, along with a featurette on the making of the film.
Beware of killer mutant sheep...
News on the special 25th Anniversary screening of the movie "The Blues Brothers" starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
Russell Crowe reunites with his "Gladiator," "A Good Year" and "American Gangster" director Ridley Scott for Body of Lies, co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio and based on the book by David Ignatius.
Barry Watson stars as a young adult who still believes there are spooky things lurking in his closet.
Sacha Baron Cohen insults everyone he meets in "Borat."
Review of the third "Bourne" movie starring Matt Damon.
Jodie Foster takes on the bad guys of New York City in this thriller directed by Neil Jordan.
Cillian Murphy turns in one of the best performances of 2005 in "Breakfast on Pluto."
Film noir meets high school drama with Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivering an amazing performance.
Renee Zellweger brings Helen Fielding's novel to life as Bridget Jones. Helping her to capture the spirit of the "singletons" are Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.
Queen Latifah and Steve Martin star in the politically incorrect comedy "Bringing Down the House."
Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger deliver outstanding performances in this touching love story.
Matt Damon and Heath Ledger play the fairy tale brothers in Terry Gilliam's twisted tale.
Bruce Campbell is The King and Ossie Davis is JFK. Sounds intriguing? Then watch the DVD.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Jimmy, the "Bubble Boy" in this romantic comedy from first-time feature film director, Blair Hayes.
It's taken decades for Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman to star in a film together, and with "The Bucket List" the two critically acclaimed actors show they should have been cast opposite one another years ago.
Joaquin Phoenix stars in this intriguing look at military life in the '80s.
The Coen brothers love to make George Clooney look like an idiot and with "Burn After Reading" they even get Brad Pitt to join in the lunacy.
Review of the faux documentary film "CSA: The Confederate States of America" by filmmaker Kevin Willmott.
Based on the true story of women who posed nude for a calendar to earn money for charity.
One of the best animated movies of 2006.
John Sayles directs a gifted ensemble cast in this emotional drama.
Heath Ledger romances Sienna Miller in this terrific adaptation of the classic love story.
Daniel Craig plays Bond for the first time and does a fantastic job of it.
"Chaos Theory" was in and out of theaters so quickly that if you blinked, you would have missed it.
Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell play brothers in this Woody Allen drama.
Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt team up in this 2003 remake of the 1950 classic.
One of the best movies of 2002, "Chicago" was released on DVD on August 19, 2003.
A fantastic futuristic drama featuring first-rate performances.
Juliette Binoche stars as a chocolate shop owner out to shake up a stodgy little village.
"Prince Caspian," the second film of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series, is an impressive action drama, and overall a more entertaining movie than "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
Jamie Bell stars in this story of teen angst and drug use in suburbia.
Review of the Russell Crowe film, "Cinderella Man," based on the life of Depression-era boxer James J Braddock.
Adam Sandler receives a universal remote that controls his entire universal in "Click."
Producer JJ Abrams set out to create an American version of the classic Japanese Godzilla films with "Cloverfield," the action thriller that set the internet abuzz months prior to its release.
Review of the DVD release of "Coffee and Cigarettes," the Jim Jarmusch film starring Bill Murray, Iggy Pop, Cate Blanchett, and Steve Buscemi.
Renee Zellweger won an Academy Award for her portrayal of a helpful drifter in this Civil War epic.
Sam Rockwell becomes TV game show creator Chuck Barris in director George Clooney's "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
Lindsay Lohan gets dramatic in this teen comedy.
DVD review of the mockumentary "Confetti" starring Martin Freeman, Selina Cadell and Jimmy Carr.
Rachel Weisz and Ralph Fiennes give career-defining performances in the big screen version of John le Carre's best-selling thriller.
If you missed it at the theatres then be sure to catch it on DVD. "The Count of Monte Cristo" DVD has an impressive amount of bonus features - along with the bonus of being an entertaining film in the first place.
Kirsten Dunst and Jay Hernandez star in this tale of two high school kids from opposite sides of the tracks who fall for one another, despite their differences.
Review of the DVD release of "Cry Baby" Director's Cut starring Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, and Ricki Lake.
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is one of those beautifully crafted fantasy films that lets you slip away into another world for a few hours.
The cute little monkey comes to the big screen in "Curious George."
Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg play siblings who fall under the curse of the werewolf.
Johnny Knoxville learns to grow grass in "Daltry Calhoun."
Steve Carell falls for his brother's girlfriend in "Dan in Real Life."
One of my favorite movies of 2002, "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys" comes to DVD with a great collection of bonus features accompanying the film.
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale set the bar high with their first "Batman" movie, "Batman Begins," but even so they were able to top it with "The Dark Knight." One of the best comic book-inspired films ever made and my pick for the best movie of 2008, "The Dark Knight" looks absolutely gorgeous on Blu-Ray.
Dave Chappelle invites people from his hometown to NY for a block party.
Mother Nature rages in this effects-loaded disaster film.
Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer and Jack McElhone star in this heartwarming indie drama.
Tilda Swinton stars in this emotionally draining film that is a must see for adults.
Ryan Reynolds proves he's got the chops to handle mature romantic comedies with his starring role in "Definitely, Maybe."
Denzel Washington tackles another gritty drama with "Deja Vu" co-starring Val Kilmer and Paula Patton.
Meryl Streep delivers another terrific performance.
Audrey Tautou from "Amelie" stars in this compelling drama.
Shia LaBeouf stars in this thriller about a serial killer who lives in LaBeouf's neighborhood.
Ben Stiller takes on Vince Vaughn in a game of winner-takes-all dodgeball.
Rhona Mitra shows off her action skills in the above average thriller "Doomsday." I'm actually not sure why this film didn't do better at the box office - it has just about everything action movie fanatics could ask for, plus the acting's terrific.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this twisted tale of love, loyalty, family relationships, and time travel.
Richard Kelly got to put back in songs and deleted scenes for the Director's Cut of the cult hit, "Donnie Darko."
The Rock leads a bunch of ruggedly handsome men in "Doom," based on the popular videogame.
Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger star in this cute homage to the Doris Day/Rock Hudson comedies of the 1960s.
Bernardo Bertolucci directs this sensual coming of age film.
Review of the "Dreamgirls" 2-Disc Showstopping Edition DVD featuring performances by Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce Knowles.
Rupert Grint stars in this touching coming of age story.
If you missed this one in theaters, catch it on DVD. One of the few films that you'd feel good sharing with your family.
Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore star in this romantic comedy that misses the mark.
Review of the twisted romantic comedy "Eagle vs Shark" starring Loren Horsley and Jemaine Clement.
Viggo Mortensen reunites with director David Cronenberg for "Eastern Promises," a thriller involved the Russian Mafia.
A team of sled dogs is left to fend for themselves in this amazing action-adventure film.
Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst get all cuddly in this romantic comedy from Cameron Crowe.
Happy tunes, cute characters, and some decent acting make this Disney musical fun for the entire family.
The fascinating documentary on the collapse of Enron.
Christian Bale, Taye Diggs and Emily Watson star in this futuristic action thriller.
Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson star in this spooky tale based on real events.
Matthew McConaughey stars as a guy who won't leave home in "Failure to Launch," a romantic comedy co-starring Sarah Jessica Parker.
Craig T Nelson and Diane Keaton head up the "Family Stone."
Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis and Julian McMahon star in this big action superhero movie.
Review of the third film of the "Fast and the Furious" franchise.
A relationship tale aimed at adult audiences.
Vin Diesel turns in a fine performance as a mobster on trial.
This animated fish tale is packed with extras.
Johnny Depp stars as playwright J.M. Barrie in this touching tale of the man who wrote "Peter Pan."
Hollywood star Rex winds up lost in the big city and gets adopted by the crew of a fire station.
Katie Holmes plays the First Daughter, Michael Keaton plays the President of the United States, and Marc Blucas co-stars as the man who falls for Holmes in this fluffy romantic comedy.
Clint Eastwood's first story about the Battle of Iwo Jima hits stores without a single bonus feature.
A new take on the classic horse story by Mary O'Hara.
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay fell for this low-budget comedy while it was making its way through the film festival circuit. Their support helped "The Foot Fist Way" find its way into theaters and propelled the film's co-writer/star Danny McBride onto the scene in Hollywood.
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is a romantic comedy with balls (literally) and bite. Raunchy yet with a lot heart, "FSM" follows in the tradition of "The 40 Year Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up," R-rated comedies that tell surprisingly sweet stories.
Ryan Gosling and Sir Anthony Hopkins square off in this cat and mouse thriller.
Bill Paxton makes his directorial debut with this thriller starring Matthew McConaughey and Powers Boothe.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swap bodies in this remake of a classic Disney movie.
Hilary Swank stars in "Freedom Writers," inspired by true events.
Salma Hayek stars in this moving account of the life and death of artist Frida Kahlo.
This "Friday the 13th" isn't a remake of the first film even though it shares the same name as the original. Instead, it's best to view this 2009 film as more of a reboot of the entire franchise. Good acting, a decent storyline, and a high body count make this new addition to the popular series a notch above 90% of its predecessors.
Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDorman, Joan Cusack and Catherine Keener star in Nicole Holofcener's "Friends with Money."
This is one movie that's better on DVD than in its theatrical run, thanks in large part to the collection of bonus features.
The Rock charms his way through this family-friendly film.
If I could have given this DVD release more than 5 stars, I would have.
Hilarious rock and roll comedy from Australia, directed by Alex Proyas.
Zach Braff's feature film directorial debut hits all the right notes.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck wander the desert in this weird drama from director Gus Van Sant.
Steve Carell is one of the funniest men working in Hollywood today and he puts his talent to good use in "Get Smart," a new take on the classic TV series.
Review of the comic book-inspired "Ghost Rider" starring Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes.
Elisha Cuthbert and Emile Hirsch star in this sexy, raunchy comedy.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth ignite on screen in this classy drama.
You don't have to be a basketball fan to get into "Glory Road," the inspirational story of Coach Haskins' ground-breaking efforts to integrate college basketball in the 1960s.
Football action and an uplifting storyline elevate this sports movie above the usual genre fare.
Casey Affleck stars in and Ben Affleck wrote and directed this taut thriller based on Dennis Lehane's novel.
Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie star in "The Good Shepherd" directed by Robert De Niro.
John Cusack delivers a terrific performance in the dramatic film "Grace is Gone."
Amber Tamblyn takes over the lead in "The Grudge 2" from director Takashi Shimizu.
Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher star in this dramatic adventure film about Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers.
Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher face off in this sweet romantic comedy.
Ryan Gosling delivers a career-defining performance in "Half Nelson."
The summer of 2008 was the summer of superheroes. "Hancock," an action comedy/drama from director Peter Berg, was one of the most successful, no doubt due in large part to its charismatic star - Will Smith. Smith plays a very flawed superhero and while the story lets us down as the film nears the end, Smith never does.
This prequel to the Hannibal Lecter films is suitably creepy.
Patrick Wilson and Ellen Page give stunning performances in "Hard Candy."
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" 2-Disc Special Edition DVD review, synopsis, and bonus features.
Orlando Bloom delivers his best performance to date in the thriller, "Haven."
Review of "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things" on DVD starring Asia Argento, Jimmy Bennett, and Michael Pitt.
Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt star in this romantic comedy about mother-daughter con artists and the men they love.
Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi star in this 'thriller' from Miramax Films.
Guillermo del Toro does it again. "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" lives up to his first "Hellboy" movie, taking audiences on another wildly imaginative ride with the big red horned guy who loves cats and stomping on bad guys.
The 2006 remake of Wes Craven's '70s horror film does a good job of recapturing the original film's spirit.
Those mutants are back to feast on human flesh in "The Hills Have Eyes 2."
Paris Hilton, Rene Heger and Jesse Woodrow star in the movie "The Hillz."
Will Smith and Kevin Smith team up in this romantic comedy co-starring Eva Mendes.
Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Martin Freeman, and Zooey Deschanel star as galactic travelers in the film version of Douglas Adams' popular story, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," directed by Garth Jennings.
Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet pair up with Jude Law and Jack Black in "The Holiday."
Shia LeBeouf, Jon Voight, and Sigourney Weaver star in this big screen adaptation of the best-selling book.
Jim Carrey provides the voice of a lovable elephant in "Horton Hears a Who!," a beautiful big screen translation of one of Dr. Seuss' most beloved stories.
Writer/director Eli Roth's follow up to "Cabin Fever."
Rob Schneider hams it up and even Schneider's buddy Adam Sandler makes a cameo appearance in this teen comedy.
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost play partners in this buddy cop comedy directed by Edgar Wright.
Andy Samberg stars as a stuntman who's not quite as good as he thinks he is in "Hot Rod."
Don Cheadle gives the best performance of his career in this riveting drama based on a true story.
Gorgeous to look at, "House of Flying Daggers" is a moving love story set in 859AD.
Review of the DVD release of the horror movie "House of Voices" starring Virginie Ledoyen.
Christian Bale and Emily Mortimer lend their voices to this gorgeous animated film.
One of America's most popular actors, Will Smith, is basically all on his own in the sci-fi thriller "I Am Legend." An intense, edge-of-your-seat drama, "I Am Legend" is one of the better creature features of the past few years.
The fearsome threesome's back for more wild and woolly adventures.
Luke Wilson is the smartest man on the planet in "Idiocracy."
I give the DVD release 4 1/2 out of 5 stars based on its bonus features and the strength of the film itself.
Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti square off in "The Illusionist."
Writer/director Dan Harris creates one of the most dysfunctional families ever to be the subject of a feature film.
This impressive romantic comedy made its way to DVD on November 12, 2002. Here's my take on the DVD including a list of its bonus features and a brief synopsis of the film.
Writer/director Jim Sheridan's most personal tale to date.
Topher Grace, Dennis Quaid, and Scarlett Johansson star in this touching romantic comedy.
If you buy or rent DVDs just for the bonus features, then skip "In the Bedroom." However, if you check out DVDs for the film itself, then "In the Bedroom" is a must-see.
Tommy Lee Jones picked up an Oscar nomination for his starring role in this timely drama.
It used to be that so-called 'serious' actors wouldn't consider taking on a role in a superhero movie, but now that the stigma's no longer there, A-level stars are lending their considerable talents to comic book-inspired movies.
Review of the "Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection" DVD containing "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "The Temple of Doom," and "The Last Crusade."
Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford reunite for the fourth - and maybe not final - film of the Indiana Jones franchise: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." While this latest addition to the franchise is fun, the storyline takes a few too many bizarre turns to really make this one of the best of the "Indiana Jones" lot.
A documentary on the porn film, "Deep Throat."
Denzel Washington and Clive Owen are on opposite sides of the law in this Spike Lee film.
Colin Farrell plays a real nasty character in "Intermission," also starring Cillian Murphy and Colm Meaney.
Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn face off in director Sydney Pollack's "The Interpreter."
A near-dead high school kid must hope that someone discovers his body before it's too late...
When they labeled this the 'Ultimate' edition DVD, they weren't joking around. There's more bonus material included in the special 2-disc edition "Iron Man" DVD than most people will ever find the time to make it through.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Marine Anthony Swofford in this gripping drama based on true events.
Ben Affleck stars in this Kevin Smith romantic comedy.
The 1985 sequel to "Romancing the Stone" with Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas.
"Joe Somebody's" DVD features deleted scenes and a featurette on the fight sequences between Tim Allen and Jim Belushi.
A teen romantic comedy about a group of girls seeking revenge on the big man on campus.
Brendan Fraser's no stranger to the world of action-adventure movies or special effects-heavy films. In "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" Fraser's skills are put to the test as he goes up against man-eating plants, flying fish, and a hungry dinosaur.
Did you like the original? If so, then this is more of the same.
A truthful, funny, incredibly well written film, "Juno" was a must-see at theaters and is now a must-own on DVD.
I liked this one when I saw it in the theatre, and enjoyed it again on DVD.
Damian Lewis plays a frantic dad looking for his lost daughter in "Keane."
Will Ferrell and Mike Ditka face off against Robert Duvall in this family friendly comedy.
Review of the first half of Quentin Tarantino's fourth film.
Director Antoine Fuqua gets the chance to release his real vision of "King Arthur" with plenty of blood, guts, and gore.
Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner play FBI agents searching for the group responsible for a terrorist attack that kills hundreds.
Chiwetel Ejiofor is terrific as a cabaret singing drag queen named Lola.
Fresh, interesting and entertaining, "Kissing Jessica Stein" is one of the best romantic comedies in years.
"The Kite Runner" is an emotionally touching and incredible well-acted film adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's phenomenonal bestseller.
Loaded with extras, this DVD is sure to entertain. Heath Ledger stars in this rousing tale of jousting and love.
Judd Apatow has now established himself as the new king of R-rated comedy with "Knocked Up" starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann.
Here's the deal: I wasn't a huge fan of "Kung Fu Panda" during its theatrical release but I was in the minority. The kids in attendance at the preview screening loved it and truthfully, they are the film's intended audience - not me.
John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix play firefighters in this drama from Disney.
Tom Hanks and the Coen Bros. team up for this weird comedy, also starring Irma P. Hall and Marlon Wayans.
George A Romero's latest - and probably last - zombie film.
Forest Whitaker delivers an Oscar winning performance in "The Last King of Scotland."
Matthew Broderick and Alec Baldwin star in this comedy about the FBI and filmmaking.
Pro bowlers are profiled in this entertaining documentary.
George Clooney directs and stars in "Leatherheads," a stylish comedy about the beginnings of professional football.
Reese Witherspoon sparkles in her character's signature color - pink - in this romantic comedy that sets out to prove blondes do have brains.
Will Arnett and Dax Shepard spend time behind bars in "Let's Go to Prison."
This cute animated family film is fun for the entire family.
Josh Hutcherson and Charlie Ray star in this charming tale of first love.
One of the best films of 2006.
Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in the fourth film of the "Die Hard" franchise.
Hilary Duff brings her "Lizzie McGuire" TV show character to the big screen in this fluffy teen romanttic comedy.
John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek and Jared Leto star in this crime thriller based on true events.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a brain damaged bank janitor in "The Lookout."
Prepare to be amazed. This extended version of "Return of the King" features 50 extra minutes, and the DVD includes over 20 hours of bonus features.
A rising tide of critical and audience acclaim, marked by four Academy Award nominations and three Golden Globes, has translated into breakthrough sales for the "Lost in Translation" DVD release.
Those escapees from the Central Park Zoo are back for more adventures in the wild in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa."
Hard to watch yet hard to ignore, "The Magdalene Sisters" is based on the true story of women who were put to work in the Magdalene Laundries.
There aren't many special features included on the DVD, but if you liked the film, you should enjoy it again on DVD.
Tommy Lee Jones babysits a gaggle of cheerleaders in this comedy from Sony Pictures.
Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington star in this intense thriller.
Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany reunite for this gorgeous seafaring tale.
Aaron Eckhart gives a terrific performance as a guy who lets people run all over him in the quirky independent film, "Meet Bill."
Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand join the cast as the Fockers.
Robert DeNiro and Ben Stiller star in this romantic comedy about one of the hardest things to do in a relationship - meeting your future in-laws.
A cute animated film the family can enjoy.
Rob Marshall directs the big screen adaptation of "Memoirs of a Geisha."
Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx team up to hunt down drug dealers in "Miami Vice."
A stellar cast, solid script, and terrific direction from rookie helmer Tony Gilroy make "Michael Clayton" a real must-see drama.
A dramatic film based on the true story of Daniel Pearl's kidnapping and murder.
Director Danny Boyle ("28 Days Later") helmed this very family-friendly holiday-oriented film.
Kurt Russell is about the only recognizable face in this hockey movie based on the true story of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team.
A fantasy film that's absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Renee Zellweger shines as Beatrix Potter in this charming tale.
Tom Cruise is back for what could be the best - and last - film of the "Mission Impossible" franchise.
A creepy house provides fun adventures for three young kids.
Another film that benefits from a great cast handled by a director who knew enough to let them find their characters using their own unique voices.
One of the best films from 2001, "Moulin Rouge's" Special Edition DVD transforms into one of the best DVDs of any year.
Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell turn in terrific performances in "Mozart and the Whale."
Bernie Mac stars as a baseball player who isn't the nicest guy in the comedy, "Mr. 3000."
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt heat up the screen in "Mr and Mrs Smith."
The Unrated version includes new and extended scenes and loads of bonus features.
Kevin Costner deviates from the nice guy path to take on the role of a serial killer in the dramatic movie "Mr Brooks."
DVD review along with a brief synopsis of the film and a detailed list of bonus features.
Dustin Hoffman runs a magical toy store in "Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium."
Members of the US Olympic Quad Rugby team let documentary filmmakers go behind the scenes as they prepare for tournament play.
Brendan Fraser returns for more adventures with mummmies in "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Fraser's always fun to watch in action roles, and with this third "Mummy" tale he proves he may be getting older but he's not slowing down any.
One of my personal favorite movies of 2002, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" earns 4 1/2 stars on DVD, missing the 5 star rating by just a smidge. I like outtakes and the lack of such kept me from giving it my highest rating.
Uma Thurman soars through the air in as G-Girl in "My Super Ex-Girlfriend."
Jack Black in stretchy pants. Enough said.
Colin Firth and Emma Thompson are a joy to watch in this family-friendly film.
The unrated version contains scenes that weren't seen during the film's theatrical release as well as outtakes, interviews, and featurettes.
Nicolas Cage and Justin Bartha go on a treasure hunt amidst America's historic landmarks.
The 2-Disc Collector's Edition deserves the 'Collector's Edition' label. This one's loaded with extra goodies, some actually more entertaining than the film itself.
The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD is loaded with bonus features including a behind-the-scenes look at the monkey.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart cook up some love in "No Reservations."
Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench eat up the screen in "Notes on a Scandal."
The gang's back for the third and final "Ocean's" movie.
"Once" is a simple, honest, entertaining musical that hasn't been done to death.
Kevin Costner shines in his return to Westerns.
Ashton Kutcher and Martin Lawrence lend their voices to this animated family film.
Jason London stars as the leader of a group of snowboarders who fight a corporate take-over of their sleepy little ski town.
Vin Diesel plays against type in this Disney family comedy.
Cole Hauser gets a little crazy dealing with the paparazzi in this action thriller.
If you don't want to wait for the Director's Cut (due out in May 2002), then this 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition DVD is well worth the purchase price.
Dougray Scott stars as a vampire who helps humans.
Gerard Butler stars as The Phantom in this film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber play.
Colin Farrell is pinned down in a phone booth (hence the film's title) by a sniper who's bent on making him see the error of his ways.
"The Pianist" DVD release news, bonus features and synopsis.
Katie Holmes cooks a Thanksgiving meal her family will never forget in "Pieces of April."
"The Pink Panther" Classic Cartoon Collection DVD set features 124 cartoons with the world's coolest cat.
Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley return for more pirate-y adventures.
Review of the special 2-Disc Limited Edition DVD release of the third - but probably not final - "Pirates" movie.
Review of the "Planet of the Apes" The Legacy Collection DVD pack featuring "Planet of the Apes," "Beneath the Planet of the Apes," "Escape from the Planet of the Apes," "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes," and "Battle for the Planet of the Apes."
Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman square off in "The Prestige."
Keira Knightley stars as Elizabeth Bennet in this 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic romantic tale.
A killer croc terrorizes local villagers.
The Special Edition release of "The Princess Bride" includes behind-the-scenes features on the making of this classic tale of true love.
20 years later, "The Princess Bride" stands the test of time.
Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews return for this follow-up to the 2001 hit.
Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick reprise their Tony Award-winning roles in this musical comedy from Mel Brooks.
Prom night is a night of terror for one group of unlucky high school seniors.
Gwyneth Paltrow thinks she may be going crazy in this adult relationship drama.
Hilary Swank doesn't usually take on comedies and it's highly unusual for the two-time Oscar winner to play the lead in a romantic comedy, but that's what she does in "P.S. I Love You" directed by Richard LaGravenese.
Daniel Craig returns as Bond, James Bond in "Quantum of Solace," a direct sequel to "Casino Royale." "Quantum of Solace" is gritty and dark and follows a revenge-filled Bond all over the world in his quest for vengeance. This Bond film is all about the action, with the typical Bond movie devices pretty much absent from the picture.
Helen Mirren earned a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in "The Queen."
"Queen of the Damned's" DVD is loaded with goodies including behind-the-scenes featurettes and a tribute to the late singer/actress Aaliyah.
This movie made my personal 'Best of 2002' list and hopefully will find the larger audience that it deserves now that it's made its way to DVD.
Rats can cook, or at least they can in "Ratatouille."
Hilary Swank investigates a town under seige in "The Reaping."
Forget the movie, watch/listen to the commentary track to get the most out of this DVD.
Jamie Foxx gets dramatic in this movie based on the life of Stan Tookie Williams.
Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale do battle against fire-breathing dragons in this fast-paced thriller.
Review of the unrated version of the comedy movie "Reno 911! Miami."
One of the best movies of 2005 loses nothing in transition to the small screen.
The 10-Year Anniversary Special Edition “Reservoir Dogs” is loaded with enough features to satisfy any "Reservoir Dogs"/Tarantio fan and is not to be missed. Check out this review and list of bonus features.
Alice is back facing down the Umbrella Corporation, zombies, and killer crows.
Review of the DVD release of "Ringers Lord of the Fans" which features interviews with Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, and Peter Jackson.
Follow artist Andy Goldsworthy around the world as he creates his works of art.
Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, and Robin Williams provide the voices in this animated family film.
Gerard Butler and Idris Elba star in Guy Ritchie's "RocknRolla."
Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd are absolutely terrific as friends/co-workers sentenced to community service in "Role Models," an R-rated comedy from writer/director David Wain. Funny, fast-paced, and with a surprising amount of heart, "Role Models" is a laugh out loud comedy worthy of two hours of your time.
"Romancing the Stone" Special Edition DVD review, synopsis and list of bonus features.
Baz Luhrmann pulls out all the stops with this special edition DVD version of his 1996 film.
This is one of the most enjoyable non-animated family movies released in years. Here's a list of the DVD's bonus features as well as a synopsis of the film.
James McAvoy and Steven Robertson play a couple of guys looking to strike out on their own in this touching indie comedy/drama.
Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson collaborate on their third film to bring "The Royal Tenenbaums" to life. Loaded with extras, this two-disc DVD set will keep you occupied for hours.
"Friends" veteran David Schwimmer makes his feature film directorial debut with "Run, Fat Boy, Run" starring Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, and Hank Azaria
Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman face off for the first time on screen in this dramatic movie based on the best-selling John Grisham novel.
Pretty much every controversial subject is touched on in this interested teen comedy/drama.
Much, much better than the first movie.
Loaded with bonus features, "Scooby-Doo" is an entertaining movie with an entertaining mix of DVD material.
Hope Davis and Campbell Scott star in this dramatic movie. List of bonus features and video clips in Real Media and Windows Media formats.
John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale star as strangers who meet, are attracted to each other, and then go their separate ways - only to search for each other years down the road.
Joss Whedon's "Firefly" series spawned "Serenity" the movie.
Tim Allen stars in this remake of the classic Disney movie.
Richard Gere stars as a man who finds himself in the world of ballroom dancing.
Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson reunite for this comedy adventure.
Hayden Christensen stars as dishonored journalist Stephen Glass.
I gave this one my highest rating. Loaded with extra features, "Shrek" is fun entertainment for the whole family.
The entire gang returns for further adventures in the land of Far Far Away.
Ever have that creepy feeling you're being watched? Think there's someone - or something - hovering just outside your peripheral vision? It's a scary feeling and one that "Shutter," an eerie Americanized remake of a Thai horror film, does a great job of capturing.
M. Night Shyamalan's crop circle/alien thriller comes to DVD loaded with behind-the-scenes features.
Radha Mitchell runs around like a crazy woman in this big screen adaptation of "Silent Hill."
I loved the movie but the DVD extras let me feeling unsatisfied.
"The Sisters" is one of those rare films where every single member of the cast delivers their best performance.
Michael Caine and Jude Law square off in this intense thriller.
Review of the 10th Anniversary Edition special "Sling Blade" DVD.
A campy, gooey, creepy horror comedy starring Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks.
Joe Carnahan's twisted action comedy "Smokin' Aces" is a full-throttle, adrenaline-pumping ride loaded with interesting characters.
Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell star in this dark character-driven drama.
Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker star in this touching romantic comedy.
Brief story synopsis and a list of bonus features for the cross-dressing romantic comedy, "Sorority Boys."
Robin Wright Penn and Abdellatif Kechiche star in "Sorry, Haters," an intense thriller from director Jeff Stanzler.
As entertaining as the film was in theatres, this jam-packed DVD makes the movie even more fun.
An adventure tale for viewers of all ages, "The Spiderwick Chronicles" is a lively, fast-paced film perfect for those who possess a good imagination and the willingness to believe in fantastical creatures.
DVD review of the movie "Squid and the Whale" starring Laura Linney, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Eisenberg, and Owen Kline.
Neil Gaiman's fantasy tale comes to the big screen with Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, and Robert De Niro.
James McAvoy steps up his game in "Starter for 10."
One of the best movies of 2003 features one of the best commentary tracks around.
Ewan McGregor, Ryan Gosling and Naomi Watts star in this twisted thriller from director Marc Forster.
Will Ferrell and John C Reilly show they're pretty much willing to do anything for a laugh (even pee jokes aren't off limits) in the comedy movie "Step Brothers."
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan heat up the dance floor.
Ryan Phillippe and Channing Tatum headline this story of military personnel forced back into service.
"Trainspotting" director Danny Boyle tackles the sci-fi genre with "Sunshine."
Life in high school is realistically captured in the comedy movie Superbad starring Michael Cera, Jonah Hill and newcomer Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
Review of the "Superman Returns" 2-Disc Special Edition DVD.
Colin Farrell, LL Cool J, and Michelle Rodriguez team up in this action drama.
Filmmaker Tim Burton and his favorite collaborator, Johnny Depp, reunite to bring Stephen Sondheim's hit musical "Sweeney Todd" to the big screen. Depp, who's not known for his singing skills, shares the screen with Helena Bonham Carter (also not known for possessing outstanding singing skills) in a lively, bloody, and hugely entertaining musical that's definitely not for younger viewers.
Reese Witherspoon has to choose between Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey in this cute romantic comedy, released on DVD on February 4, 2003.
Amanda Bynes is a new kind of Snow White in "Sydney White."
Here's my review of the Sigourney Weaver/Bebe Neuwirth/Aaron Stanford film that turns the tables on May/December romances.
Don Cheadle stars as iconic radio personality Petey Greene.
Will Ferrell and John C Reilly team up for a NASCAR-themed comedy.
Aaron Eckhart stars as the man responsible for spinning cigarettes and the tobacco industry in "Thank You for Smoking."
Daniel Day-Lewis delivers an Oscar-winning performance in "There Will Be Blood," a gritty drama from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson ("Magnolia"). Not only did Day-Lewis (an extremely picky actor) take home the Academy Award for his portrayal of a hot-tempered oilman, but he also won a Golden Globe and the Screen Actor's Guild award for leading actor.
So-so horror/thriller with a cast headlined by Laura Regan and Marc Blucas.
A tough film to watch, nevertheless "Thirteen" is compelling viewing.
Lou Pucci stars with Keanu Reeves, Vince Vaughn, and Tilda Swinton in this teen drama.
Review of the DVD release of "Touching the Void," the true story of climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates who took on the 21,000 foot Siula Grande.
There's a lot more than meets the eye on the Two-Disc Special Edition DVD.
Beautifully animated futuristic action thriller for the entire family.
Oh yeah, "Tropic Thunder" is not only funny but also one of the least politically correct movies put out in a dozen years. Some people will find it offensive, but it all depends on how you interpret the jokes.
A good family film that was in and out of theaters before most people ever knew it was released.
Review of the horror/thriller "Turistas" starring Josh Duhamel ("Las Vegas").
The phenomenon that is "Twilight" is hard to understand unless you're a part of it. Stephenie Meyer's 4-part book series features a family of vegetarian vampires and the sensitive girl who falls in love with the youngest member of the family.
Review of "Undertow" starring Josh Lucas, Jamie Bell, and Dermot Mulroney.
Kate Beckinsale's back in tight black leather in "Underworld Evolution."
Loaded with bonus features, interviews, and behind-the-scenes information, "Unfaithful" makes its way to the small screen accompanied by more than the usual amount of extras.
The moving story of the events of 9/11 told in real time.
Review of the DVD release of the movie "Unknown" starring Jim Caviezel, Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, and Jeremy Sisto.
Jet Li stars as a man trained like a dog to fight to the death in this action thriller from director Louis Leterrier.
"The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till" is an important, conversation-provoking documentary providing the intimate details into the vicious killing of young Emmett Till back in August 1955.
A touching romantic tale starring an 8 year-old boy who just wants a normal family.
DVD review of "Venus" starring Peter O'Toole and Jodie Whittaker.
Cate Blanchett stars as Irish reporter Veronica Guerin in this drama from director Joel Schumacher.
Billy Bob Thornton, Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze and Natasha Richardson star in this relationship comedy.
John C Reilly works - and walks - hard in "Walk Hard" to tap into his inner rock star, and the supporting player proves he has the stuff to lead films. "Walk Hard" does a great job of lovingly skewering musical biopics while delivering the laughs.
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Johnny Cash in this romantic biopic.
With commentary by the director and stars, "A Walk to Remember's" DVD contains enough bonus material to satisfy most DVD fans.
The Rock stars in this 2004 remake of the classic 70's movie.
Pixar's done it yet again. "WALL-E," the story of a lonely robot who spends his days compacting trash, is easily the best animated film of 2008 and one of the year's most entertaining movies.
"Wanted" is based on the graphic novel by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones and finds Angelina Jolie (action veteran) teaming up with James McAvoy (action newbie) in a visually stunning, edge of your seat action thriller.
Review of the DVD release of the movie "The War Within" about a suicide bomber's inner turmoil.
"The Warriors" Ultimate Director's Cut DVD review, synopsis, and bonus features.
More dialogue, more action, much more Hollis, more, more, more - that's what you get with Zack Snyder's director's cut of "Watchmen." And more "Watchmen" is definitely a good thing.
Family-friendly films that can truly be enjoyed by all ages are few and far between. "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" is a real rarity in that it does reach audiences of every generation.
The true story of the plane crash that took the lives of the Marshall University football team is told in "We Are Marshall."
Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg play brothers who start out on opposite sides of the law in the thriller "We Own the Night."
Michael Caine and Nicolas Cage play father and son in this comedy from director Gore Verbinski.
Review of the DVD release of "Welcome to Mooseport," starring Ray Romano, Gene Hackman and Maura Tierney. Includes "Welcome to Mooseport" synopsis and list of bonus features.
Michael Keaton gets a crash course in Electronic Voice Phenomenon.
Josh Hartnett, Rose Byrne, and Diane Kruger heat up the screen in "Wicker Park."
John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H Macy and Tim Allen head out on the road in this buddy comedy.
Anthony LaPaglia and Aaron Stanford star in this relationship drama.
Kevin Bacon gives the performance of his career in this disturbing film.
Eliza Dushku and Desmond Harrington fight off inbred mountain men in "Wrong Turn."
The mutants return for this sequel to the popular "X-Men" movie.
Hugh Jackman's back as the steely-clawed mutant who fights the good fight in this spin-off from the super successful "X-Men" film franchise: "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Although the film didn't quite live up to its hype, Jackman and "X-Men" newcomers Liev Schreiber and Ryan Reynolds make it one worth checking out.
The "X-Men" franchise winds up with this showdown between good and evil mutants.
Jim Carrey returns to the land of physical comedy in "Yes Man," co-starring Zooey Deschanel and Bradley Cooper and directed by Peyton Reed. Carrey's built a successful career on mugging for the camera and putting his body through the wringer, and "Yes Man" really benefits from Carrey's commitment to abusing his body for laughs.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo lead the terrific ensemble cast of Zodiac.
