Monthly Archives: August 2010

Video Verdict: ‘Marmaduke,’ ‘Harry Brown’

It doesn’t take the title character in “Marmaduke” long to learn what it means to be a California dog.

This week’s home video releases range from a revenge thriller starring Michael Caine to a family friendly comedy adapted from a comic strip.

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Video Verdict: ‘The Back-up Plan,’ ‘City Island,’ ‘Survival of the Dead’

Zombies go on a feeding frenzy in writer-director George A. Romero’s latest film, “Survival of the Dead.”

This week’s home video releases include a family dramedy starring Andy Garcia, the latest George A. Romero zombie flick and a romance featuring Jennifer Lopez.

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Video Verdict: ‘The Last Song,’ ‘Furry Vengeance’

Liam Hemsworth, left, and Miley Cyrus make a connection in “The Last Song.”

Only two major theatrical releases are making their way to home video this week. One is a goofy children’s film starring Brendan Fraser. The other is a weepy romance featuring a screenplay by Nicholas Sparks.

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Video Verdict: ‘Date Night,’ ‘Death at a Funeral,’ ‘The Joneses’

Tina Fey, left, and Steve Carell make a call for help in the comedic-thriller “Date Night.”

This week’s home video releases are dominated by comedies, including an offbeat art-house film with Demi Moore and David Duchovny and a mainstream, Hollywood feature starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell.

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Video Verdict: ‘Kick-Ass,’ ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid,’ ‘Ghost Writer,’ ‘A Prophet’

Aaron Johnson, left, and Chloe Grace Moretz try out their super-duds in a scene from “Kick-Ass.”

This week’s home video releases include two gritty dramas, a cute children’s film and an R-rated superhero adventure.  Continue reading

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