Spider-Man battles the high-voltage villain Electro in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.”
Photo courtesy of Sony
This week’s home video releases include two small horror films, but the main attraction is a big-budget superhero sequel.
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ ‘The Quiet Ones’ and ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Muppets Most Wanted,’ ‘Bears,’ ‘Locke,’ ‘A Haunted House 2’ and ‘Blacklist: Season 1’
The Muppets embark on a world tour in “Muppets: Most Wanted.”Photo courtesy of Disney
This week’s major home video releases include the first season of a TV thriller as well as two family-friendly Disney movies. Continue reading
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Divergent,’ ‘Oculus’ and ‘Need for Speed’
Shailene Woodley, left, and Theo James star in “Divergent.”Photo courtesy of Lionsgate
This week’s home video releases include a variety of genre films, including a post-apocalyptic fable based on a popular, Veronica Roth novel.
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Noah’ and ‘The Other Woman’
Jennifer Connelly, left, portrays Naameh and Russell Crowe plays the title character in the Biblical epic “Noah.”
This week’s home video releases are anchored by a fresh take on a classic Bible story.
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Transcendence,’ ‘Sabotage,’ ‘Heaven is for Real’ and ‘The Single Mom’s Club’
This week’s home video releases include an Arnold Schwarzenegger action film, a well-publicized Christian movie and a science-fiction epic starring Johnny Depp.
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Video Verdict: ‘Rio 2’ and ‘Under the Skin’
Blu, Jewel and their children soar through the air with Rafael, Nico and Pedro in a scene from “Rio 2.”
This week’s home video releases are anchored by a sequel to the 2011 animated hit “Rio.”
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Video Verdict: ‘Bad Words’ review
Rohan Chand, left, and Jason Bateman star in the comedy “Bad Words.”
It’s another slow week for home video, as the only major theatrical release moving to the small screen is an offbeat comedy anchored by Jason Bateman.
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘The Lunchbox’ and ‘Afflicted’
Ifran Khan plays Saajan Fernandes in the foreign drama “The Lunchbox.”
No major, mainstream movies are making the transition to home video this week, and that puts the spotlight on a clever foreign drama and a limited-release horror film.
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘300: Rise of an Empire,’ ‘Winter’s Tale’ and ‘Enemy’
Sullivan Stapleton plays Themistocles in the stylized historical adventure “300: Rise of an Empire.”
This week’s major home video releases include an offbeat drama from the director of “Prisoners,” a supernatural romance and a sequel to the historical adventure “300.”
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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ ‘The Lego Movie’ and ‘Joe’
From left to right, Paul Schlase, Tony Revolori, Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes star in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
It is a solid week for home video with new offerings ranging from a lightweight animated movie to the latest from visionary writer-director Wes Anderson.
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