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The Heartbreak Kid

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Dvd release date: 12/21/2007

Starring: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan
Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Category: Comedy
Rated: R

Big laughs head south of the border in the Farrelly Brothers’ newest twist on boy-meets-girl. When the single and indecisive Eddie (Ben Stiller) meets the sexy and beautiful Lila (Malin Akerman), the guy who could never pull the trigger jumps the gun. While honeymooning in Mexico, Eddie discovers he’s made a really big mistake. He soon meets Miranda (Michelle Monaghan), his real soul mate. But when the love of your life isn’t your wife, things can get quickly out of control. Now it will take some desperate measures to turn his honeymoon from hell into the perfect romantic getaway. (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: **1/2 (out of four)

Overall: ** (out of four)

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The Kingdom

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Dvd release date: 12/21/2007

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper
Director: Peter Berg
Category: Action & Adventure
Rated: R

Oscar winners Jamie Foxx (“Collateral”) and Chris Cooper (“Breach”) and Golden Globe winners Jennifer Garner (“Daredevil”) and Jason Bateman (“Smokin’ Aces”) ignite the screen in this high-intensity thriller about a team of elite FBI agents sent to Saudi Arabia to solve a brutal mass murder and find a killer before he strikes again. Out of their element and under heavy fire, the team must join forces with their Saudi counterparts. As these unlikely allies begin to unlock the secrets of the crime scene, the team is led into a heart-stopping, do-or-die confrontation. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: *1/2 (out of four)
Rolling Stone: *** (out of four)

Overall: ** (out of four)

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Rush Hour 3

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Dvd release date: 12/21/2007

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker
Director: Brett Ratner
Category: Comedy
Rated: PG-13

When a Chinese criminal mastermind flees to Paris, there’s only one culture-clashed, crime fighting duo for the job. Ready to raise hell in the city of lights, Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) and Detective Carter (Tucker) instead get caught in an explosive battle between French police, the Triad gang and two gorgeous femmes fatales! With everybody kung-fu fighting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, this one-two punch of hilarious action doesn’t let up to the final heart-stopping au revoir! (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *1/2 (out of four)

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Once

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Dvd release date: 12/18/2007

Starring: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova
Director: John Carney
Category: Independent
Rated: R

A serendipitous meeting on the streets of Dublin between a down on his luck Irish street performer and a poor Czech immigrant sparks a bond that plays out in this hip, modern day music film. “Once” follows the two as they write, rehearse and record the songs that reveal their unique love story. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: **** (out of four)
Rolling Stone: ***1/2 (out of four)

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

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The Simpsons Movie

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Dvd release date: 12/18/2007

Starring: Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright
Director: David Silverman
Category: Children & Family
Rated: PG-13

Homer accidentally causes an environmental catastrophe which could doom Springfield forever. Homer now must save the city and rescue his family. Springfield’s usual characters and new favorites all turn up in the first ever movie length version of the hit TV show, 18 years in the making. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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