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DVD’s - Slumdog and real dogs
Today’s DVDs bring us several kinds of dogs, as you will see by this list.
Marley and Me: There have been many “a boy and his dog” stories, this is, more than anything else, a “man and his dog” story, and a very affecting one to boot. The movie gets a little too hung up on the angst of its lead character, played by Owen Wilson; it works best when it’s about the his family and their rambunctious dog that chews through things like the Tasmanian Devil. Anyone who has ever had a pet is bound to tear up at least a little. GRADE: B+
Seven Pounds: Will Smith and his Pursuit of Happyness director reunite for another tearjerker, but this time out their effort goes badly awry with a story that’s so bizarre and impenetrable, it doesn’t foster much sympathy. One thing’s for sure - you’ll never look at jellyfish the same way again. Full review: GRADE: C
Slumdog Millionaire: Let’s see. It deservedly won the Best Picture Oscar and was my favorite live-action film of last year. Nah, no reason to buy this one. (End sarcasm). Actually, there IS reason to buy it. As I mentioned in this post, the extras will not be available on rental copies, so buy it if you want to know more than just the movie. Full review: GRADE: A+
Tell No One: Regular reader Kim S. reminded me that this French thriller comes out today also, and I was remiss in overlooking it. It’s a gripping film about a man falsely accused of murdering his wife. It has a few dry patches, but when it works it works very well, thanks in no small part o a solid turn by the underappreciated Kristin Scott-Thomas, who excelled in another French film, I Loved You So Long, also available on DVD. GRADE: A-
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By SRCputt
April 4, 2009 7:16 PM | Link to this
I have to give Fox credit for fixing a dumb mistake fast. I called the hotline (888-223-4fox) Wednesday evening and I had my replacement DVD Friday.By SRCputt
April 1, 2009 8:37 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately, the copy of Slumdog Millionaire that I bought at a major retailer yesterday must have been a rental copy, because it was missing the running commentary and the making of featurette. So it looks like Fox has done a stellar job with the rollout of this stupid idea.By Kim B
April 1, 2009 12:54 PM | Link to this
I think regular reader Kim S. is after your job ;o)By Kim S.
March 31, 2009 11:47 AM | Link to this
Also being released today is “Tell No One” which is supposed to be a great film with the under-appreciated Kristin Scott Thomas. EW reports it as the film to rent this week.