Only two major theatrical releases are making their way to video this week. One is a throwback to 1980s romantic comedies. The other is a stylized thriller starring Bradley Cooper.
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Video Verdict: ‘Hobo With a Shotgun’

Rutger Hauer plays the title character in “Hobo With a Shotgun,” director Jason Eisener’s tribute to the grindhouse genre.
It’s a slow week on home video, as no major theatrical releases are rolling onto DVD or Blu-ray. Still, there are a few new choices, including an independent grindhouse homage starring Rutger Hauer.
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Video Verdict: ‘Battle Los Angeles,’ ‘Hall Pass,’ ‘Red Riding Hood,’ ‘Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son’
This week’s major home video releases include two mainstream comedies, an update of a classic fairy tale and a science-fiction thriller starring Aaron Eckhart.
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Video Verdict: ‘Black Swan,’ ‘Tangled,’ ‘Fair Game,’ ‘Made in Dagenham’

Natalie Portman embraces her dark side in the mind-bending thriller “Black Swan.” Portman was awarded a best actress Academy Award for her work in the film.
This week brings an excellent crop of home video releases, including an outstanding animated film from Disney and an eerie drama that helped Natalie Portman win a best actress Academy Award.
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Video Verdict: ‘Paranormal Activity 2,’ ‘Life As We Know It,’ ‘You Again,’ ‘My Soul to Take,’ ‘It’s Kind of a Funny Story’

Josh Duhamel, left, and Katherine Heigl get a quick lesson in parenting in the romantic comedy “Life As We Know It.”
It’s a busy week on home video, with major releases ranging from an offbeat indie comedy to a couple of mainstream horror films.
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Video Verdict: ‘Secretariat,’ ‘RED,’ ‘Nowhere Boy,’ ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest’
This week’s home video releases include a couple enjoyable indie films and two mainstream efforts featuring the great John Malkovich.
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