August 17th, 2010
Dvd release date: 08/17/2010
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields
Director: Roger Kumble
Category: Comedy
Rated: PG
Sometimes, four legs are better than two. Dan (Brendan Fraser, “The Mummy” franchise) just moved his wife and son to the woods to take a new job with a supposedly eco-friendly housing development. But the fur – and Dan’s temper – is sure to fly when the local critters learn of the bleak plans for their forest home and stop at nothing to halt construction. Brooke Shields (TV’s “Lipstick Jungle”), Matt Prokop (“High School Musical 3: Senior Year”), Ken Jeong (“Knocked Up”) and Angela Kinsey (TV’s “The Office”) co-star in this comedy for the whole family. (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: *1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: * (out of four)
USA Today: * (out of four)
Overall: * (out of four)
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August 17th, 2010
Dvd release date: 08/17/2010
Starring: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Category: Romance
Rated: PG
Miley Cyrus shines as the star of this heartwarming coming-of-age movie that will strike your emotional chords. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks (“Dear John”, “The Notebook”), “The Last Song” follows Ronnie (Cyrus) and her estranged father as he tries to restore the loving relationship they once had. But reconnecting with his rebellious daughter isn’t easy, so he chooses the one thing they still have in common – music. Complete with not-to-be-missed bonus features – the Miley Cyrus music video “When I Look At You”, exclusive interviews with the actress and more – this uplifting and touching drama about family, first loves and second chances is a heartfelt story to you won’t soon forget. (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: ** (out of four)
New York Post: none (out of four)
USA Today: ** (out of four)
Overall: *1/2 (out of four)
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August 10th, 2010
Dvd release date: 08/10/2010
Starring: Steve Carell, Tina Fey
Director: Shawn Levy, Jack Gill
Category: Comedy
Rated: PG-13
Steve Carell and Tina Fey are “a match made in comedy heaven” (Ben Lyons, E!) in this uproarious adventure about an ordinary couple in the right place…on the wrong night. Phil and Claire Foster are a sensible, suburban husband and wife slogging through their daily lives and marriage. But a case of mistaken identity sets off a n outrageous chain of events involving small-time thieves, big-city mobsters, corrupt cops and a crazed cabbie, as the Fosters’ “date night” turns into a wild ride they’ll never forget!. (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: **1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: **1/2 (out of four)
Rolling Stone: **1/2 (out of four)
USA Today: ***1/2 (out of four)
Overall: *** (out of four)
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August 10th, 2010
Dvd release date: 08/10/2010
Starring: Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence
Director: Neil LaBute
Category: Comedy
Rated: R
Directed by Neil LaBute and written by Dean Craig, “Death At A Funeral” is a hilarious day in the life of an American family come together to put a beloved husband and father to rest. As mourners gather at the family home, shocking revelations, festering resentments, ugly threats, blackmail and a misdirected corpse unleash lethal and riotous mayhem. (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
New York Post: ** (out of four)
USA Today: ** (out of four)
Overall: ** (out of four)
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August 10th, 2010
Dvd release date: 08/10/2010
Starring: Demi Moore, David Duchovny
Director: Derrick Borte
Category: Drama
Rated: R
The Joneses, a seemingly perfect family, are the envy of their posh, suburban neighborhood filled with all the trappings of the upper middle class. They are the ultimate trend setters with an endless supply of high-tech toys, designer clothes, fast cars and the latest gadgets. But as the neighbors try to keep up with the Joneses, none are prepared for the truth about this all too perfect family. (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: ** (out of four)
USA Today: **1/2 (out of four)
Overall: **1/2 (out of four)
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