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Video Verdict: Review of ‘Draft Day’

Jennifer Garner, left, and Kevin Costner star in “Draft Day,” a drama about behind-the-scenes dealings during an NFL draft.  Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

Jennifer Garner, left, and Kevin Costner star in “Draft Day,” a drama about behind-the-scenes dealings during an NFL draft.

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It’s a slow week for home video, and the only major theatrical release moving to the big screen is a sports drama starring Kevin Costner.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Non-Stop,’ ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’ and ‘True Detective’

In “Non-Stop,” Liam Neeson plays an air marshal faced with a terrifying threat to the safety of his aircraft and passengers.

In “Non-Stop,” Liam Neeson plays an air marshal faced with a terrifying threat to the safety of his aircraft and passengers.

Two lightweight-but-nonetheless-enjoyable thrillers anchor this week’s home video releases.

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Video Verdict: ‘The Monuments Men,’ ‘Pompeii,’ ‘Vampire Academy,’ ‘About Last Night,’ ‘3 Days to Kill’

George Clooney;Matt Damon;Bill Murray;Bob Balaban;John GoodmanA number of high-profile theatrical releases are moving to the small-screen this week, and they range from a supernatural romance to a military drama.

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Video Verdict: ‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Frances Ha,’ ‘Turbo’

Henry Cavill plays the title character in “Man of Steel,” director Zack Snyder’s new cinematic look at the comic book hero Superman.

Henry Cavill plays the title character in “Man of Steel,” director Zack Snyder’s new cinematic look at the comic book hero Superman.

A clever animated film, a quirky drama and a big-budget superhero movie anchor this week’s home video releases.

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Video Verdict: ‘Hatfields & McCoys’

Lindsay Pulsipher, left, plays Roseanna McCoy and Matt Barr plays Johnse Hatfield in “Hatfields & McCoys.” The TV miniseries originally aired on the History Channel.

We’re entering a slow period for home video, as no major theatrical releases made their way to the small screen this week. Fortunately a well-made TV movie stepped up to fill the void.

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‘Swing Vote’ misses the mark

Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson in the political comedy "Swing Vote."

Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson in the political comedy "Swing Vote."

When a political film hits theaters during a presidential election year, the hope is for a thoughtful piece that encourages viewers to more thoroughly examine the American political process. Alas, we’ve been saddled with “Swing Vote.”

Despite problems — detailed later — the premise behind “Swing Vote” could be fun. Through a fluke precipitated by a precocious child and inept election officials, one working-class guy is allowed to decide the fate of a U.S. presidential election.

Click here for full review: http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080801/ENT01/808010459/0/ENT

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