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Re: “The Amazing Spider-Man, Magical Mystery Tour, Rosemary's Baby among new home entertainment titles”
I’m probably one of the few people that didn’t see The Amazing Spider Man when it was in theaters. I had that feeling that it was an unnecessary movie since there was an entire trilogy available. My husband is a comic fanatic and so he convinced me to add this film to our queue. I have to admit that even with mixed reviews I’m curious now to see if it really is worth watching. My co-worker swears that this one is the best out of all the Spidey movies. We’ll see how I feel after I’ve seen it. I do appreciate your recap of the special features since sometimes that interests me more than the actual film. I’m also really interested in Arthur Christmas since that is a film my kids haven’t seen yet. It sounds charming and funny. It may end up as part of our collection.
Re: “The Sting, We Need to Talk About Kevin among new home entertainment titles”
She certainly should have been nominated with her talent from many roles; it surprises me that it's taken this long for her to get a lead role to begin with. I saw "We Need to Talk about Kevin” last week on one of my business trips during a layover and was thrilled. All the performances were amazing, but John C. Reilly blew me away; he has been coming out of his element in dramatic roles beautifully. I find the entire idea of how tragedies have been dealt with in this country to be close to an American nightmare. Seeing a film that takes the alternative eye through Eva's standpoint is eloquent and breathtaking.
Re: “The Sting, We Need to Talk About Kevin among new home entertainment titles”
it was a fascinating movie and a super psychological thriller! I really loved Swinton's performance too! and yes, it's a pity that she wasn't nominated for Oscars.
Re: “The Sting, We Need to Talk About Kevin among new home entertainment titles”
I’m a huge Tilda Swinton fan; I can’t agree with you more because every film she chooses she rocks. After reading your review, I am sure this is not an exception. A nod probably does not even come close to doing her justice. I have not had my chance to see “We Need to Talk About Kevin”. I’m looking forward to seeing this unique film starring one of my favorite actresses.
Re: “View from the Couch”
I love "Robocop" - such a classic satirical sci-fi film.
Re: “View From The Couch”
Matt Brunson may or may not be a sorry excuse for a person and film reviewer, but his take on Apocalypto is totally biased and personally prejudiced, by suggesting Gibson is sadistic to a fault and has become cinema's reigning gore-to guy. Matt: go see Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorcese, Clinet Eastwood, Sam Pekinpah and a whole host of real gore-fest guys and then make a real assessment.
Re: “Blake Edwards trio, Lethal Weapon quartet among new home entertainment titles”
"Lethal Weapon 2" was the best - and could have been a lot better, if not for Executive Meddling. And if it had been allowed to be released, we'd have been spared the abysmal 3 and 4 (which i never bothered to see after ejecting 3 halfway through..). (Can you guess what the suits made them change after focus group showings?)