Jackie Earle Haley tackles the role of Freddy Krueger in the 2010 remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
This week’s home video releases include the Blu-ray debut of an animated classic and an update of a groundbreaking horror film.
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Video Verdict: ‘Robin Hood,’ ‘Ondine,’ ‘Tinker Bell’
Russell Crowe plays the title character in director Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood.”
Fairy tales and folklore rule the home video world this week, as new releases include Disney’s latest take on Tinkerbell and Russell Crowe’s stab at the Robin Hood legend.
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Video Verdict: ‘Prince of Persia,’ ‘Letters to Juliet,’ ‘Just Wright,’ ‘Glee’
Jake Gyllenhaal is armed and dangerous in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time."
Romance must be in the air, as two of this week’s high-profile video releases are love stories. But don’t worry if you’re not into the mushy stuff. We’re also getting a big-budget action film starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
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Video Verdict: ‘Killers,’ ‘MacGruber,’ ‘Solitary Man’
Katherine Heigl’s character, left, learns that her hubby (Ashton Kutcher) knows a thing or two about guns in the romantic adventure “Killers.”
This week’s major video releases are all over the map in terms of both content and quality. There’s an intimate drama starring Michael Douglas, a goofy comedy based on a “Saturday Night Live” skit and a romantic thriller featuring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl.
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Video Verdict: ‘Marmaduke,’ ‘Harry Brown’
It doesn’t take the title character in “Marmaduke” long to learn what it means to be a California dog.
This week’s home video releases range from a revenge thriller starring Michael Caine to a family friendly comedy adapted from a comic strip.
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Video Verdict: ‘The Back-up Plan,’ ‘City Island,’ ‘Survival of the Dead’
Zombies go on a feeding frenzy in writer-director George A. Romero’s latest film, “Survival of the Dead.”
This week’s home video releases include a family dramedy starring Andy Garcia, the latest George A. Romero zombie flick and a romance featuring Jennifer Lopez.
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Video Verdict: ‘The Last Song,’ ‘Furry Vengeance’
Liam Hemsworth, left, and Miley Cyrus make a connection in “The Last Song.”
Only two major theatrical releases are making their way to home video this week. One is a goofy children’s film starring Brendan Fraser. The other is a weepy romance featuring a screenplay by Nicholas Sparks.
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Video Verdict: ‘The Bounty Hunter,’ ‘Our Family Wedding,’ ‘Greenberg,’ ‘Chloe’
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler star in the romantic-action comedy “The Bounty Hunter.”
This week’s home video releases are anchored by two indie dramas and two mainstream comedies, each featuring at least one major star.
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Video Verdict: ‘Green Zone,’ ‘Last Station,’ ‘Remember Me,’ ‘She’s Out of My League’
Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin get cozy in “Remember Me.”
This week’s home video releases are dominated by dramas, including one that earned Oscar nominations for best actress and best supporting actor, one starring “Twilight” heartthrob Robert Pattinson, and one featuring Matt Damon as a soldier in Iraq.
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Video Verdict: ‘Book of Eli,’ ‘When in Rome,’ ‘Youth in Revolt’
Denzel Washington plays a man on a mission in post-apocalyptic America in the action-adventure film “The Book of Eli.”
This week’s major home video releases include a teen sex comedy with Michael Cera, a romantic comedy featuring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel and an apocalyptic drama starring Denzel Washington.
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