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Video Verdict: Review of ‘Blended’

Drew Barrymore, left, and Adam Sandler re-team with “The Wedding Singer” director Frank Coraci for the romantic comedy “Blended.”  Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers

Drew Barrymore, left, and Adam Sandler re-team with “The Wedding Singer” director Frank Coraci for the romantic comedy “Blended.”

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This week’s major home video releases are anchored by a romantic comedy that reunites Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ ‘The Quiet Ones’ and ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’

Spider-Man battles the high-voltage villain Electro in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.”  Photo courtesy of Sony

Spider-Man battles the high-voltage villain Electro in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.”

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This week’s home video releases include two small horror films, but the main attraction is a big-budget superhero sequel.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Muppets Most Wanted,’ ‘Bears,’ ‘Locke,’ ‘A Haunted House 2’ and ‘Blacklist: Season 1’

The Muppets embark on a world tour in “Muppets: Most Wanted.”  Photo courtesy of Disney

The Muppets embark on a world tour in “Muppets: Most Wanted.”Photo courtesy of Disney

This week’s major home video releases include the first season of a TV thriller as well as two family-friendly Disney movies. Continue reading

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Divergent,’ ‘Oculus’ and ‘Need for Speed’

Shailene Woodley, left, and Theo James star in “Divergent.”  Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

Shailene Woodley, left, and Theo James star in “Divergent.”Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

This week’s home video releases include a variety of genre films, including a post-apocalyptic fable based on a popular, Veronica Roth novel.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Noah’ and ‘The Other Woman’

Jennifer Connelly, left, portrays Naameh and Russell Crowe plays the title character in the Biblical epic “Noah.”

Jennifer Connelly, left, portrays Naameh and Russell Crowe plays the title character in the Biblical epic “Noah.”

This week’s home video releases are anchored by a fresh take on a classic Bible story.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘Transcendence,’ ‘Sabotage,’ ‘Heaven is for Real’ and ‘The Single Mom’s Club’

TRANSCENDENCEThis week’s home video releases include an Arnold Schwarzenegger action film, a well-publicized Christian movie and a science-fiction epic starring Johnny Depp.

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Video Verdict: ‘Rio 2’ and ‘Under the Skin’

Blu, Jewel and their children soar through the air with Rafael, Nico and Pedro in a scene from “Rio 2.”

Blu, Jewel and their children soar through the air with Rafael, Nico and Pedro in a scene from “Rio 2.”

This week’s home video releases are anchored by a sequel to the 2011 animated hit “Rio.”

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Video Verdict: ‘Bad Words’ review

Rohan Chand, left, and Jason Bateman star in the comedy “Bad Words.”

Rohan Chand, left, and Jason Bateman star in the comedy “Bad Words.”

It’s another slow week for home video, as the only major theatrical release moving to the small screen is an offbeat comedy anchored by Jason Bateman.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘The Lunchbox’ and ‘Afflicted’

Ifran Khan plays Saajan Fernandes in the foreign drama “The Lunchbox.”

Ifran Khan plays Saajan Fernandes in the foreign drama “The Lunchbox.”

No major, mainstream movies are making the transition to home video this week, and that puts the spotlight on a clever foreign drama and a limited-release horror film.

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Video Verdict: Reviews of ‘300: Rise of an Empire,’ ‘Winter’s Tale’ and ‘Enemy’

Sullivan Stapleton plays Themistocles in the stylized historical adventure “300: Rise of an Empire.”

Sullivan Stapleton plays Themistocles in the stylized historical adventure “300: Rise of an Empire.”

This week’s major home video releases include an offbeat drama from the director of “Prisoners,” a supernatural romance and a sequel to the historical adventure “300.”

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