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Video Verdict: ‘The Master,’ ‘Chasing Mavericks’

Joaquin Phoenix, left, and Philip Seymour Hoffman star in “The Master,” the latest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson.

Joaquin Phoenix, left, and Philip Seymour Hoffman star in “The Master,” the latest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson.

This week’s home video releases are anchored by the latest project from writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson, whose previous films include “There Will Be Blood,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and “Magnolia.”

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Video Verdict: ‘Argo,’ ‘Sinister,’ ‘Fun Size,’ ‘Top Gun 3D’

Ben Affleck, who directed “Argo,” also stars in the film as real-life CIA specialist Tony Mendez.

Ben Affleck, who directed “Argo,” also stars in the film as real-life CIA specialist Tony Mendez.

This week’s home video releases include a 3D update of a classic adventure film and a drama that’s at the heart of this year’s Oscar race.

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Video Verdict: ‘Skyfall,’ ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower,’ ‘The Sessions,’ ‘Robot & Frank’ and ‘Silent Hill: Revelation’

Daniel Craig;Javier BardemHollywood studios are releasing a host of home video titles this week, including an Oscar-nominated animated film and the 23rd entry in the James Bond movie franchise.

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Video Verdict: ‘Flight,’ ‘Here Comes the Boom’ and ‘Alex Cross’

Denzel Washington plays airline pilot Whip Whitaker in the Robert Zemeckis-directed drama “Flight.”

Denzel Washington plays airline pilot Whip Whitaker in the Robert Zemeckis-directed drama “Flight.”

This week’s home video releases include a thriller starring Tyler Perry, a family film with Kevin James and a drama that netted Denzel Washington an Oscar nomination.

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Video Verdict: ‘Seven Psycopaths,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘Paranormal Activity 4’

In “Hotel Transylvania,” Dracula isn’t such a bad guy. In fact, he spends much of his time welcoming customers to his upscale guesthouse.

In “Hotel Transylvania,” Dracula isn’t such a bad guy. In fact, he spends much of his time welcoming customers to his upscale guesthouse.

This week’s new home video releases include a supernatural horror film, an animated movie with a supernatural twist and a black comedy that’s just plain super.

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Video Verdict: ‘End of Watch,’ ‘Searching for Sugar Man’

Michael Pena, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal play Los Angeles police officers in the drama “End of Watch.”

Michael Pena, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal play Los Angeles police officers in the drama “End of Watch.”

This week’s home video releases are anchored by one of the finest documentaries of 2012 and a terrific police drama.

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Video Verdict: ‘Taken 2,’ ‘To Rome With Love,’ ‘The Possession’

Liam Neeson reprises the role of former CIA agent Bryan Mills in the action thriller “Taken 2.”

Liam Neeson reprises the role of former CIA agent Bryan Mills in the action thriller “Taken 2.”

This week’s home video releases include a new Woody Allen dramedy, a horror film starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and a sequel to the hit movie “Taken.”

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Video Verdict: ‘Frankenweenie,’ ‘Dredd,’ ‘House at the End of the Street,’ ‘Game Change,’ ‘Hit & Run’

In director Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie,” young Victor Frankenstein brings his dead dog back to life.

In director Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie,” young Victor Frankenstein brings his dead dog back to life.

This week’s home video releases include films for a variety of tastes. Leading the way are an R-rated action film starring Karl Urban, a horror flick featuring Jennifer Lawrence, a political drama with Julianne Moore and an animated movie by Tim Burton.

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Video Verdict: ‘Looper’

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the younger version of assassin Joe Simmons in the time-travel thriller “Looper.”

Movie fans can ring in the New Year with an excellent time-travel thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis as two versions of the same character.

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Video Verdict: ‘Arbitrage,’ ‘Premium Rush,’ ‘The Words,’ ‘Resident Evil: Retribution’

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Susan Sarandon, left, and Richard Gere star in the thriller “Arbitrage.”

An excellent thriller starring Richard Gere and an action film centered on New York City bike messengers lead this week’s crop of home video releases.

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