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Video Verdict: ‘Iron Man 3’

Robert Downey Jr. reprises the role of Tony Stark in the superhero drama “Iron Man 3.”

Robert Downey Jr. reprises the role of Tony Stark in the superhero drama “Iron Man 3.”

This week, “Iron Man 3” is the only major theatrical release making its way to the small screen because most other studios decided to bow to its blockbuster might.

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Video Verdict: ‘World War Z,’ ‘The Bling Ring,’ ‘Behind the Candelabra’

WORLD WAR ZThis week’s major home video releases include a Sophia Coppola drama, a much-lauded biopic and a big-budget zombie film.

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Video Verdict: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ ‘Peeples,’ ‘Love is All You Need’

Zachary Quinto, left, plays Spock and Chris Pine plays James Kirk in the science-fiction film “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

Zachary Quinto, left, plays Spock and Chris Pine plays James Kirk in the science-fiction film “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

This week’s home video releases range from an intimate foreign film about love and romance to a big-budget, science-fiction spectacle.

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Video Verdict: ‘Now You See Me’

Jesse Eisenberg plays magician J. Daniel Atlas in the suspense film “Now You See Me.”

Jesse Eisenberg plays magician J. Daniel Atlas in the suspense film “Now You See Me.”

It’s a quiet week for home video, with only one major theatrical release moving to the small screen.

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Video Verdict: ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Pain & Gain,’ ‘Kon-Tiki’

Carey Mulligan, left, and Leonardo DiCaprio star in “The Great Gatsby.”

Carey Mulligan, left, and Leonardo DiCaprio star in “The Great Gatsby.”

This week’s major home video releases include a thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson and a new adaptation of one of the world’s best-loved novels.

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Video Verdict: ‘Amour,’ ‘Epic’

Jean-Louis Trintignant, front, and Emmanuelle Riva star in “Amour.” The drama was nominated for five awards and won best foreign language film at the most recent Oscar ceremony.

Jean-Louis Trintignant, front, and Emmanuelle Riva star in “Amour.” The drama was nominated for five awards and won best foreign language film at the most recent Oscar ceremony.

This week’s major home video releases include an exciting animated movie and the drama that won best foreign language film at this year’s Oscar celebration.

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Video Verdict: ‘Olympus Has Fallen,’ ‘The Big Wedding’

Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton star in “The Big Wedding.”

Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton star in “The Big Wedding.”

This week’s biggest home video releases have a lot of star power, but they are unfortunately light in more important areas.

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Video Verdict: ‘Oblivion,’ ‘Mud,’ ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’

Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper in the science-fiction adventure “Oblivion.”

Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper in the science-fiction adventure “Oblivion.”

It’s an excellent week for home video, with three outstanding movies, including a big-budget science-fiction epic, making their way to the small screen.

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Video Verdict: ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’

Channing Tatum, left, and Dwayne Johnson play American soldiers in the action film “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

Channing Tatum, left, and Dwayne Johnson play American soldiers in the action film “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

It’s a slow week for home video, as the only major theatrical release moving to the small screen is an action film based on the G.I. Joe toy franchise.

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Video Verdict: ‘Trance,’ ‘Ginger & Rosa’

Alice Englert, left, and Elle Fanning star in the drama “Ginger & Rosa.”

Alice Englert, left, and Elle Fanning star in the drama “Ginger & Rosa.”

This week, no major theatrical releases made their way to home video. However, two limited-release films – both by important directors – are here to make up for that.

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