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: ‘Harry Potter No. 6,’ ‘Julie & Julia,’ ‘Public Enemies,’ ‘World’s Greatest Dad’

Daniel Radcliffe reprises his role as Harry Potter in the fantasy adventure film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
This week’s DVD releases include two of the better films of 2009, and they target completely different audiences.
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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’
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: ‘Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,’ ‘I Love You, Beth Cooper,’ ‘Aliens in the Attic,’ ‘Food, Inc.’

Left to right, Denis (Paul Rust), Treece (Lauren Storm), Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere), Rich (Jack T. Carpenter) and Cammy (Lauren London) share a wild evening in “I Love You, Beth Cooper.”
This week’s DVD releases range from a Denzel Washington thriller to a documentary film that may forever change the way you think about food.
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Get in the Halloween spirit with spooky entertainment
Nothing gets you in the mood for Halloween like watching a scary movie or two, and we’re in the fortunate position of having several good, recent horror flicks in movie theaters and video stores. Even better, you can find a couple solid horror offerings on TV. That means even folks watching their budget can afford to get spooked. Read on for my picks of the best of recent horror entertainment.
On video
“Orphan”: You’ll have to wait until Tuesday to catch this one, as that’s when it’s being released on Blu-ray and DVD. Don’t hesitate to put it on hold though. It’s the best horror film I’ve seen this year. Click here for the full story: http://www.rgj.com/article/20091025/ENT01/910250302/1056/ENT/Can-t-miss-horror-shows-for-big-and-small-screens
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