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Beowulf

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Dvd release date: 02/26/2008

Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Anthony Hopkins
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Rated: PG-13

In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, “Beowulf.” After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast’s ruthlessly seductive mother who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle throughout the ages, immortalizing the name “Beowulf.” Academy Award winner director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the English language with the most modern technology, advancing the cinematic forum through the magic of digitally enhanced live action. A stellar cast is led by Ray Winstone (“The Departed,” “Sexy Beast”) in the title role. Joining him are Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins as the cursed King Hrothgar, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Oscar Winner Angelina Jolie as Grendel’s mother. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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The Darjeeling Limited

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Dvd release date: 02/26/2008

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson
Director: Wes Anderson
Category: Independent
Rated: R

Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman star as three brothers who have drifted apart over the years and try to re-forge their sibling bonds on a hilarious adventure across India. “The Royal Tennenbaums” meets “Lost In Translation.”. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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Death at a Funeral

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Dvd release date: 02/26/2008

Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Peter Dinklage
Director: Frank Oz
Category: Comedy
Rated: R

From acclaimed director Frank Oz (“In & Out,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”) comes “a fast, furious and riotously funny farce” (Maxim) that’ll have you dying with laughter! As the mourners and guests at a British country manor struggle valiantly to “keep a stiff upper lip,”" a dignified ceremony devolves into a hilarious, no-holds-barred debacle of misplaced cadavers, indecent exposure, and shocking family secrets. Packed with extras including audio commentaries and an uproarious gag reel, “Death At A Funeral” blows the lid off the proverbial coffin as “the film’s delicious comic flourishes… sight gags, slapstick, flawless timing… are served up by an outstanding cast” (O, The Oprah Magazine). (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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Silk

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Dvd release date: 02/26/2008

Starring: Keira Knightley, Alfred Molina
Director: Francois Girard
Category: Drama
Rated: R

Based on the best-selling novel by Alessandro Baricco, “Silk” is a visually stunning epic spanning two continents. Herve Joncour’s (Michael Pitt) devotion to his beautiful bride (Keira Knightley) is tested by increasingly, dangerous trade missions in search of silkworms for his towns survival. From his journeys to Japan, Herve brings great wealth for his village, but with each return to the Far East he becomes torn by the temptation of a local warlords sensuous concubine and his love for Helene. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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American Gangster

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Dvd release date: 2/19/2008

Starring: Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington
Director: Ridley Scott
Category: Drama
Rated: R

Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe team with director Ridley Scott (“Gladiator”) for an epic story as powerful as it is true, street-wise and a strict sense of honor, crime boss Frank Lucas. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: **1/2 (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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