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Amazing Grace

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Dvd release date: 11/13/2007

Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney
Director: Michael Apted
Category: Drama
Rated: PG

From the makers of “Ray,” “Amazing Grace” tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce and his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century. Several friends, including Wilberforce’s minister, a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn “Amazing Grace,” urge him to see the cause through. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: ** (out of four)
New York Post: *** (out of four)

Overall: **1/2 (out of four)

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Ocean’s Thirteen

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Dvd release date: 11/13/2007

Starring: George Clooney, Ellen Barkin
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Category: Action & Adventure
Rated: PG-13

It’s bolder. Riskier. The most dazzling heist yet. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and more reteam with director Steven Soderbergh for a split-second caper that stacks the deck with wit, style and cool. Danny Ocean again runs the game, so no rough stuff. No one gets hurt. Except for double-crossing Vegas kingpin Willy Bank (Al Pacino). Ocean’s crew will hit him where it hurts: in his wallet. On opening night of Bank’s posh new casino tower The Bank, every turn of a card and roll of the dice will come up a winner for bettors. And they’ll hit him in his pride, making sure the tower doesn’t receive a coveted Five Diamond Award. That’s just the start of the flimflams. The boys are out to break The Bank. Place your bets! (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: *1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: *** (out of four)
Rolling Stone: *** (out of four)
USA Today: *** (out of four)

Overall: **1/2 (out of four)

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Shrek the Third

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Dvd release date: 11/13/2007

Starring: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz
Director: Chris Miller, Raman Hui
Category: Children & Family
Rated: PG

When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek’s father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss In Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile back in the kingdom, Fiona’s jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. Fiona and a band of princesses must stop him to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule! (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: ** (out of four)
New York Post: **1/2 (out of four)
Rolling Stone: ** (out of four)
USA Today: *** (out of four)

Overall: **1/2 (out of four)

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Day Watch

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Dvd release date: 10/30/2007

Starring: Konstantin Khabensky, Maria Poroshina (II)
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Category: Foreign
Rated: R

Like “The Matrix,” “Day Watch” combines cutting-edge digital effects and mind-blowing action to create a stunningly original world. This Unrated Edition takes you on an even wilder ride with more intense thrills and incredible effects. Only one thing stands between peace and Armageddon: the supernatural agents of Day Watch, who fight to control the armies of light and darkness. When the son of a senior Day Watch officer turns to the darkness, forces beyond the imagination are unleashed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance! (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: *** (out of four)
New York Post: **1/2 (out of four)

Overall: *** (out of four)

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In the Land of Women

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Dvd release date: 10/30/2007

Starring: Adam Brody, Meg Ryan
Director: Jonathan Kasdan
Category: Drama
Rated: PG-13

Aspiring writer Carter Webb has just been dumped by his true love, Sophia. Heartbroken and depressed, Carter escapes Los Angeles to suburban Michigan to care for his ailing grandmother and to work on a book he has always wanted to write. Soon after his arrival, Carter stumbles into the lives of the family living directly across the street: Sarah Hardwicke, and her daughters, Paige and Lucy. His relationships with all of these women help Carter discover that what felt like an end was only just the beginning of something else… (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: ** (out of four)
New York Post: ** (out of four)
USA Today: *** (out of four)

Overall: ** (out of four)

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