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Video Verdict: ‘Adventureland,’ ‘Rudo y Cursi,’ ‘Goodbye Solo,’ ‘Sunshine Cleaning’

Diego Luna, left, and Gael Garcia Bernal portray up-and-coming soccer stars in the Mexican drama "Rudo y Cursi."

Diego Luna, left, and Gael Garcia Bernal portray up-and-coming soccer stars in the Mexican drama "Rudo y Cursi."

It’s a great week for home video, with a handful of mainstream titles supplemented by an exceptional independent film and an equally good foreign offering.

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Video Verdict: ‘Hannah Montana,’ ‘Last House on the Left,’ ‘Tyson’

Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) contemplates country life in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."

Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) contemplates country life in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."

This week’s DVD releases cover a lot of territory, with major titles ranging from a documentary about fighter Mike Tyson to an easygoing adaptation of Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” TV series.

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Video Verdict: ‘I Love You, Man,’ ’17 Again,’ ‘Alien Trespass,’ ‘90210’

Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd, left) befriends Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) during his search for a best man in the comedy "I Love You, Man."

Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd, left) befriends Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) during his search for a best man in the comedy "I Love You, Man."

It’s a great week for new DVD releases, with movie studios rolling out everything from a raucous, mainstream comedy to an homage to classic science-fiction films.

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Video Verdict: ‘Witch Mountain,’ ‘The Soloist,’ ‘Delgo,’ ‘Obsessed’

From left to right, Carla Gugino, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig and Dwayne Johnson in "Race to Witch Mountain."

From left to right, Carla Gugino, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig and Dwayne Johnson in "Race to Witch Mountain."

This week’s notable DVDs include two science fiction films for families and an intimate drama starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx.

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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."

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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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Watchmen,’ ‘Coraline’

Jackie Earle Haley plays the masked hero Rorschach in "Watchmen.”

Jackie Earle Haley plays the masked hero Rorschach in "Watchmen.”

This week’s batch of new DVDs is anchored by two fantasy films, each one aimed at a different audience. One is a stop-motion effort that’s spooky yet family friendly. The other is an R-rated comic book adaptation that is high minded and for adults only.

 

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Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 14

Virginia Madsen, left, and Kyle Gallner, right, star in the horror thriller “The Haunting in Connecticut.”

Virginia Madsen, left, and Kyle Gallner, right, star in the horror thriller “The Haunting in Connecticut.”

It’s a slow week on the home video front with only one major theatrical release making its way to DVD. Fortunately, that mainstream title is being propped up by the DVD debut of a fascinating foreign film that was nominated for an Oscar in 2008.

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Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 7

Nicolas Cage, left, and Chandler Canterbury star in the science-fiction thriller "Knowing."

Nicolas Cage, left, and Chandler Canterbury star in the science-fiction thriller "Knowing."

Major DVD releases this week range from a Nicolas Cage drama to an action movie starring Dakota Fanning, and all have roots in science fiction and the supernatural.

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Video Verdict: New DVDs for June 30

John Cena plays New Orleans police officer Danny Fisher in the thriller “12 Rounds.”

John Cena plays New Orleans police officer Danny Fisher in the thriller “12 Rounds.”

This week’s DVD releases include two amped up action flicks and a concert movie featuring one of America’s top teen acts.

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Video Verdict: New DVDs for June 23

Isla Fisher is on a permanent spending spree in the romantic comedy "Confessions of a Shopaholic."

Isla Fisher is on a permanent spending spree in the romantic comedy "Confessions of a Shopaholic."

This week’s video releases range from a family friendly fantasy starring Brendan Fraser to an R-rated animated film that won a Golden Globe.

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