Jeremy Renner, left, and Anthony Mackie star in the military drama “The Hurt Locker.”
This week’s home video releases include two of the best movies to hit theaters in 2009, plus a handful of also-rans.
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Video Verdict: ‘Perfect Getaway,’ ‘9,’ ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ ‘Glee’
Megan Fox embraces her dark side as the title character in the horror-thriller “Jennifer’s Body.”
This week’s home video releases include a horror flick starring Megan Fox, a beautiful animated film by director Shane Acker, 13 episodes from one of the most enjoyable series on TV and a thriller set in Hawaii.
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Video Verdict: ‘Inglourious Basterds,’ ‘The Hangover,’ ‘Taking Woodstock,’ ‘G-Force’
Brad Pitt plays Lt. Aldo Raine in director Quentin Tarantino’s revisionist World War II drama “Inglourious Basterds.”
This week’s home video releases include a raucous comedy set in fabulous Las Vegas, a drama about the beginnings of the Woodstock festival and a World War II thriller by director Quentin Tarantino.
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Video Verdict: ‘Terminator,’ ‘Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian’
Christian Bale dukes it out with robot baddies while portraying John Connor in the science-fiction film “Terminator Salvation.”
Only a couple of mainstream movies are making their way onto video this week, but both should do a fairly good job pleasing their target audiences.
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Video Verdict: ‘Funny People,’ ‘Angels & Demons,’ ‘Four Christmases,’ ‘Shorts’
Tom Hanks, left, plays symbologist Robert Langdon and Ayelet Zurer portrays physicist Vittoria Vetra in the thriller “Angels & Demons.”
This week’s DVD releases cover a lot of territory. They include a family film from the director of “Spy Kids,” a holiday comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon, an Adam Sandler feature helmed by writer-director Judd Apatow and a big-budget thriller starring Tom Hanks.
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Video Verdict: ‘Up,’ ‘Spread’
Carl Fredricksen launches his home into the air in the Pixar adventure “Up.”
This week’s DVD releases include a stunning animated feature from Disney/Pixar and an intriguing Ashton Kutcher drama that earns its R rating.
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Video Verdict: ‘Fast & Furious,’ ‘Miss March,’ ‘Dragonball,’ ‘Green Lantern,’ ‘Spectacular Spider-Man’
Justin Chatwin portrays Goku, a young man who must undertake a dangerous mission, in the fantasy film "Dragonball: Evolution."
This week’s key DVD releases include two animated treats, a forgettable sex comedy and Vin Diesel’s return to the “Fast and the Furious” franchise.
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