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Quantum of Solace

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Dvd release date: 03/24/2009

Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench
Director: Marc Forster
Category: Action & Adventure
Rated: PG-13

“Quantum Of Solace” continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) in “Casino Royale”. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious organization. (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: **1/2 (out of four)

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Elegy

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Dvd release date: 03/17/2009

Starring: Penelope Cruz, Ben Kingsley
Director: Isabel Coixet
Category: Drama
Rated: R

Respected cultural critic and author David Kepesh (Ben Kingsley) is a middle-aged college professor who, for years, has lived in a state of “emancipated manhood.” His romantic conquests are many; his lasting commitments, few. But when a stunning young student named Consuela Castillo (Penelope Cruz) enters his life, her otherworldly beauty captivates him to the point of obsession. Soon, their erotic relationship evolves into an undying and passionate love in this gripping drama that explores the power of love to blind, reveal and transform. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

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

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Punisher: War Zone

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Dvd release date: 03/17/2009

Starring: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West
Director: Lexi Alexander
Category: Action & Adventure
Rated: R

Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss, Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the “Punisher Task Force” hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of the evil deeds go unpunished. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

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

Overall: ** (out of four)

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Dvd release date: 03/10/2009

Starring: Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis
Director: Mark Herman
Category: Drama
Rated: PG-13

From Miramax Films, the studio that brought you the Academy Award-winning “Life Is Beautiful” (Best Foreign Language Film, 1998) comes “The Boy In The Striped Pajamas”. Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, it’s “an unforgettable motion picture experience powerful and moving beyond words” (Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com). Bored and restless in his new home, Bruno, an innocent and naive eight-year-old, ignores his mother and sets off on an adventure in the woods. Soon he meets a young boy, and a surprising friendship develops. Set during World War II, this remarkable and inspiring story about the power of the human spirit will capture your heart and engage your mind. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Rolling Stone: *** (out of four)
USA Today: ***1/2 (out of four)

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

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Cadillac Records

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Dvd release date: 03/10/2009

Starring: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright
Director: Darnell Martin
Category: Drama
Rated: R

Written and directed by Darnell Martin, “Cadillac Records” chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists. In this tale of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950’s Chicago, the film follows the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America’s musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry. The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Mos Def as Chuck Berry and Beyonce Knowles as Etta James. Rounding out the cast are Gabrielle Union, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Cedric The Entertainer, Eamonn Walker and Tammy Blanchard. (Publisher)

Summary of critic reviews:

Chicago Tribune: *** (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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