Iron Man prepares to save the day in the superhero film “Iron Man 2.”
There’s plenty of variety on home video this week, with major titles ranging from a documentary about infants to a big-budget superhero sequel.
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Video Verdict: ‘Iron Man 2,’ ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Babies,’ ‘Superman/Batman: Apocalypse’
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for April 14
Gabriel Macht plays the title character in the comic strip-inspired film "The Spirit."
This week’s DVD releases are highlighted by a comic book adaptation from writer-director Frank Miller and the post-World War II drama that helped Kate Winslet land her first Oscar.
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It’s worth watching ‘Watchmen’
Malin Akerman, left, and Patrick Wilson play superheroes in "Watchmen."
WATCHMEN
3 stars (out of four)
Rated R for strong graphic violence, sexuality, nudity and language
162 minutes
Warner Brothers
“Watchmen” may be a superhero movie, but it’s got more in common with “Sin City” and “V for Vendetta” than the traditional caped crusader flick. That’s because it’s dark, gritty and built around a traditional detective story. It’s also because the movie is based on a graphic novel written by Alan Moore, who also penned “Vendetta.”
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