Monthly Archives: May 2010

Video Verdict: ‘The Road,’ ‘Dear John’

Channing Tatum, left, and Amanda Seyfried share a tender moment in the romantic drama “Dear John.”

This week’s major home video releases are distinctly different in subject matter, but both were adapted from popular novels.

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Video Verdict: ‘Invictus,’ ‘The Messenger,’ ‘Valentine’s Day,’ ‘The Spy Next Door’

Channing Tatum, left, and Amanda Seyfried share a tender moment in the romantic drama “Dear John.”

This week’s home video releases include a new Jackie Chan comedy plus two smart dramas that were nominated for top honors at the most recent Academy Awards ceremony.

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Video Verdict: ‘Daybreakers,’ ‘Legion,’ ‘Edge of Darkness’

Ethan Hawke, left, and Willem Dafoe star in the vampire drama “Daybreakers.”

This week’s new video releases include a police drama starring Mel Gibson and two thrillers steeped in the supernatural.

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Video Verdict: ‘Nine,’ ‘Leap Year,’ ‘Tooth Fairy’

Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis), a blocked writer-director, agonizes over starting a new film during a musical number in “Nine.”

This week’s home video releases are anchored by a romantic comedy starring Amy Adams, a family feature with Dwayne Johnson and a flashy musical from the man who brought us “Chicago.”

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