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The Kite Runner

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Dvd release date: 03/25/2008

Starring: Shaun Toub, Khalid Abdalla
Director: Marc Forster
Category: Drama
Rated: PG-13

Amir is a young Afghani from a well-to-do Kabul family; his best friend Hassan is the son of a family servant. Together the two boys form a bond of friendship that breaks tragically on one fateful day, when Amir fails to save his friend from brutal neighborhood bullies. Amir and Hassan become separated, and as first the Soviets and then the Taliban seize control of Afghanistan, Amir and his father escape to the United States to pursue a new life. Years later, Amir – now an accomplished author living in San Francisco – is called back to Kabul to right the wrongs he and his father committed years ago. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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Wristcutters: A Love Story

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Dvd release date: 03/25/2008

Starring: Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon
Director: Goran Dukic (II)
Category: Independent
Rated: R

Life is a trip, but the afterlife is one hell of a ride. Zia, distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, decides to end it all. Unfortunately, he discovers that there is no real ending, only a run-down afterlife that is strikingly similar to his old one, just a bit worse. Discovering that his ex-girlfriend has also “offed” herself, he sets out on a road trip, with his Russian rocker friend, to find her. Their journey takes them through an absurd purgatory where they discover that being dead doesn’t mean you have to stop living! (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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Atonement

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Dvd release date: 03/18/2008

Starring: James McAvoy, Keira Knightley
Director: Joe Wright
Category: Drama
Rated: R

From the award-winning director of “Pride And Prejudice” comes a stunning, critically acclaimed epic story of love. When a young girl catches her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever. Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley and James McAvoy lead an all-star cast in the film critics are hailing “the year’s best picture” (Thelma Adams, US Weekly). (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: **1/2 (out of four)

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

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Enchanted

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Dvd release date: 03/18/2008

Starring: Amy Adams, James Marsden
Director: Kevin Lima
Category: Comedy
Rated: PG

A fairy tale comes to life in this thoroughly original, new Disney Classic. Drawing inspiration from its classic heritage, Disney creates an inspired story unlike any you’ve experienced before. Filled with excitement, fun, and incredible music from the legendary Alan Menken, “Enchanted” is the ultimate fish-out-of-water adventure. For princess-to-be Giselle, life is a fairy tale – until she’s banished from the animated land of Andalasia and thrust into the very unmagical, live-action world of modern-day Manhattan. When a cynical, no-nonsense divorce lawyer comes to her aid, little does he realize that this joyful, wide-eyed innocent is about to enchant him. “Enchanted” – the musical comedy that will have your entire family under its spell. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: *** (out of four)

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Revolver

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Dvd release date: 03/18/2008

Starring: Ray Liotta, Jason Statham
Director: Guy Ritchie
Category: Thrillers
Rated: R

“Revolver” is populated with Guy Ritchie’s (“Snatch,” “Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels”) classic breed of fast-talking, sharp-suited gangsters but with a psychological twist that your mind may not be able to handle. Jason Statham(“The Transporter” and “Transporter 2″) is Jake Green, a grifter who vows revenge against Macha (Ray Liotta, “Goodfellas”), the ferocious crime boss who sent him to prison. After taking Macha down in a game of chance, Macha puts out a hit on Jake. Now, caught between a gun and a hard place, Jake finds himself protected by two vicious loan sharks (Vincent Pastore and Andre Benjamin) who make him an offer he can’t refuse. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

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

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