Gerard Butler, right, and Jamie Foxx, left, star in "Law Abiding Citizen."
It’s a slow week for home video, as a revenge flick starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx is the only big-budget movie making its way into rental stores.
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Video Verdict: ‘A Serious Man,’ ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife,’ ‘Couples Retreat,’ ‘The Stepfather’
Michael Stuhlbarg plays a troubled college professor in the dark comedy “A Serious Man.” Writers-directors Joel and Ethan Coen were nominated for an Oscar for the movie’s screenplay, and the feature is one of 10 contenders in this year’s best picture race.
This week’s crop of home video releases includes a romantic science-fiction film, a broad relationship comedy, a paint-by-numbers horror flick and a contender for best picture at this year’s Academy Awards.
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Video Verdict: ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It,’ ‘Surrogates,’ ‘Whip It,’ ‘Saw VI’
Ellen Page plays roller derby star Babe Ruthless in Drew Barrymore’s first feature as a director, “Whip It.”
This week’s home video releases include a Bruce Willis action flick, a new entry to the “Saw” franchise and Drew Barrymore’s first feature as a director, but it’s a documentary about late pop star Michael Jackson that leads the pack in terms of both quality and stature.
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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: ‘District 9,’ ‘Days of Summer,’ ‘Extract,’ ‘All About Steve’
In “District 9,” Sharlto Copley plays a South African government official who must go on the run after coming into contact with alien DNA that turns him into a hybrid species.
This week’s DVD crop is anchored by two of the better theatrical releases of 2009, including a small-budget science-fiction adventure that packs a big-budget punch
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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: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Bruno,’ ‘My Sister’s Keeper,’ ‘Wild Child’
James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, left) and Spock (Zachary Quinto, right) are young and vital in director J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” reboot.
This week’s DVD releases include a star-studded tearjerker, a traditional teen comedy, a controversial adult comedy and one of the most enjoyable adventure films of the year.
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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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