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Today’s DVDs: Charmers that warrant watching
“Three outta four ain’t bad” is the key saying for today’s DVDs, and two of the four titles were movies that did fairly well at the box office, but deserve to be seen by a wider audience.
Definitely, Maybe: This romantic comedy about a man (Ryan Reynolds) who recounts his past romances with his daughter (Abigail Breslin) gets a little too hung up on its “Guess which one is my mom” hook. It doesn’t need such gamesmanship when three extremely appealing actresses are the girls: Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz and Isla Fisher. Heck, they even make Reynolds seem not so annoying. GRADE: B+
The Spiderwick Chronicles: This family film got a bit lost in the shuffle earlier this year, perhaps because of the glut of fantasy movies, lately, and that’s too bad. This one is better than most, with its terrific effects, a strong story, and a solid cast with Freddie Highmore, Mary Louise Parker and David Strathairn. Its certainly better than the aimless The Golden Compass, and I’d put it on par with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, because both films have weak spots overshadowed by some great moments. GRADE: B+
Persepolis: This black and white animated film about an Iranian girl forced to flee her homeland was somewhat overrated because its form was so unique. I thought the ending lacked impact, but it’s still is a one of a kind film with many inspired moments. GRADE: A-
And then there’s 10,000 BC, but you don’t want to rent it, much less buy it. Full review. GRADE: D-
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