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Video Verdict: ‘J. Edgar,’ ‘Puss In Boots,’ ‘Tower Heist’
This week’s home video releases include an Oscar-nominated animated movie and a historical biopic directed by Clint Eastwood.
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Video Verdict: ‘Take Shelter,’ ‘The Rum Diary’
It’s a slow week for home video, with no wide-release theatrical films making their way to the small screen. That’s not such a bad thing, however, because it allows me to spotlight two noteworthy independent projects.
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Video Verdict: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,’ ‘A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas’
Two sequels anchor this week’s crop of home video releases, the most noteworthy being chapter four in the “Twilight” franchise.
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Video Verdict: ‘Drive,’ ‘The Thing,’ ‘The Big Year,’ ‘In Time,’ ‘Dream House’
This week’s major home video releases include the prequel to a classic horror film, a science-fiction drama starring Justin Timberlake and a gritty thriller featuring Ryan Gosling.
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Video Verdict: ’50/50,’ ‘Real Steel,’ ‘Paranormal Activity 3′
This week’s major home video releases include a third addition to the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, a family film about boxing robots and a terrific dramedy featuring Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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Video Verdict: ‘Ides of March,’ ‘Abduction’
This week’s home video releases include a thriller designed to turn Taylor Lautner into an action star and a powerful political drama from actor-director George Clooney.
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Video Verdict: ‘Moneyball,’ ‘Killer Elite,’ ‘What’s Your Number?’
This week’s major home video releases include an all-out action film, a by-the-book romantic comedy and an excellent sports drama.
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Video Verdict: ‘Contagion,’ ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,’ ‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’
This week’s home video releases range from a lightweight tribute to working mothers to a terrifying thriller about a fictionalized pandemic.
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Video Verdict: ‘Final Destination 5′
It’s a slow week for home video, as studios decided to release only a handful of major titles between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Video Verdict: ‘Midnight in Paris,’ ‘Warrior,’ ‘Straw Dogs,’ ‘Dolphin Tale,’ ‘Colombiana’
It’s an excellent week for home video, as two new releases are likely contenders in this year’s Oscar race.
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