This week’s major home video releases include the sequel to a popular animated film, the latest comedy from Melissa McCarthy and a musical drama by director Clint Eastwood.
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Video Verdict: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful,’ ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,’ ‘Snitch’

Michelle Williams, far left, plays Glinda and James Franco (by her side) plays the title character in “Oz the Great and Powerful.”
This week’s home video releases range from a high-octane action film starring Dwayne Johnson to a modern-day prequel to the “Wizard of Oz.”
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Video Verdict: ‘Cloud Atlas,’ ‘Texas Chainsaw’

Alexandra Daddario, left, plays Heather Miller and Dan Yeager plays Leatherface in the horror-thriller “Texas Chainsaw.”
This week’s home video releases include a bloody, R-rated horror film and an elaborate epic with a star-studded cast.
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Video Verdict: ‘Arbitrage,’ ‘Premium Rush,’ ‘The Words,’ ‘Resident Evil: Retribution’
An excellent thriller starring Richard Gere and an action film centered on New York City bike messengers lead this week’s crop of home video releases.
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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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