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Video Verdict: ’12 Years a Slave,’ ‘The Grandmaster,’ ‘Oldboy’
From left to right, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in “12 Years a Slave.” The movie won three Academy Awards, including best picture. Nyong’o picked up the coveted best supporting actress honor.
It’s a good week for home video, and this year’s best picture Oscar winner is the main attraction.
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Video Verdict: ‘Ender’s Game,’ ‘All Is Lost,’ ‘The Best Man Holiday,’ ‘The Counselor’
Asa Butterfield, left, and Harrison Ford star in “Ender’s Game.”
This week’s home video releases range from a Ridley Scott thriller to a cinematic adaptation of a popular science-fiction novel.
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Video Verdict: ‘Prometheus,’ ‘Rock of Ages’
Tom Cruise plays singer Stacee Jaxx in “Rock of Ages.”
A film celebrating the music of the 1980s and director Ridley Scott’s return to science-fiction lead this week’s home video releases.
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Video Verdict: ‘Haywire,’ ‘Joyful Noise,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’
Gina Carano gets physical in “Haywire,” an action-oriented thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh.
After several slow weeks, the home video scene is picking up steam. New releases include an action film by director Steven Soderbergh, a musical comedy starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, and a star-studded offering from director Garry Marshall
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Video Verdict: ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” “Shame”
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) pushes himself to the limit in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.”
A fast-paced action film starring Tom Cruise anchors this week’s home video releases.
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Video Verdict: ‘Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,’ ‘A Dangerous Method,’ ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked’
Max von Sydow, left, and Thomas Horn in a scene from “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” Von Sydow’s work on the film earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor.
This week’s video releases are anchored by a drama that earned two Oscar nominations while taking a fictionalized look at the fallout of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Video Verdict: ‘X-Men: First Class,’ ‘Hanna,’ ‘Everything Must Go’
Saoirse Ronan plays the title character in director Joe Wright’s “Hanna.”
It’s an outstanding week for home video, as all three major releases rank among the best films of 2011.
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Video Verdict: ‘The Conspirator,’ ‘Jane Eyre,’ ‘Something Borrowed,’ ‘Priest,’ ‘Hoodwinked Too!’
Robin Wright plays Mary Surratt and James McAvoy portrays Frederick Aiken in director Robert Redford’s “The Conspirator.”
This week’s home video releases include a post-apocalyptic vampire thriller, a wonderful literary adaptation and Robert Redford’s latest directorial effort.
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