| | [Rec] 2 - Rent-it - A jolting horror film sequel blurring the lines between theatrical release, DVD-release, and video-on-demand release, that you can rent from $10+ right now on your home TV, or go see in theaters for likely less than that (unless you live in NY) |
| | 12 - Rent-it - An adaptation of 12 Angry Men, this film follows a jury about to find a young boy guilty in the murder of his stepfather, a Russian military officer. However, one of the jurors votes in favor of acquittal. |
| | 12 Men of Christmas - Skip-it - Even if you are a die-hard Kristin Chenoweth fan and put your Christmas tree up the week before Macy's decorates their stores you will still not enjoy this holiday movie. |
| | 12 Monkeys - Rent-it - If Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis in their prime don't draw you in, the mind-blowing plot twists will. |
| | 12 Rounds - Skip-it - If you are looking for an onslaught of action you've found it. Hoping for a logical, interesting plot? The WWE has better storylines. |
| | 127 Hours - Rent-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - James Franco is the infamous outdoorsman Aron Ralston who famously got trapped under a boulder while on one of his solo adventures - and whether or not you know the ending you will be completely moved, shocked and thrilled by the finale. |
| | 17 Again - Rent-it - The story has been done a hundred times before but never this well, and never this funny. |
| | 2 Fast 2 Furious - Skip-it - A much worse sequel. |
| | 2012 - Skip-it - Even visually 2012 is nothing special, with effects like the things you saw in The Day After Tomorrow and even Independence Day. |
| | 300: The Complete Experience - Buy-it - For the same reason you should buy Watchmen, this version of 300 is full of cool and intersting special features - and it looks amazing on your new 1080p HDTV. |
| | 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It - Skip-it - Skip this spoof of Judd Apatow comedies about an older virgin who attempts to "score" with some help from his horny friends. " |
| | 500 Days of Summer - Rent-it - Rarely do you find a romantic comedy that feels like it could actually happen to you, but 500 Days of Summer plays out like every relationship you've ever had; however, managing to remain completely intriguing along the way. |
| | 9 - Rent-it - Besides being unable to connect with these strange creatures, this film has everything you want in a movie, including some spectacular visuals that will have you showing off your 1080p Blu-ray to all your friends and family for weeks. |
| | A Charlie Brown Christmas - Rent-it (closer to Christmas time) - Another classic Christmas film that you could catch on all the major networks post-Thanksgiving, but is worth a look on Blu-ray this year. |
| | A Nightmare on Elm Street - Rent-it - The original Nightmare is one the best horror films ever, and though the sequels weren't great (except for Wes Craven's New Nightmare), this original is being rebooted and will be in theaters soon, so remind yourself how high the bar is set before venturing to theaters in a couple weeks. |
| | A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) - Rent-it - Visually it holds up, and this Freddy may be better than Englund's version, but, unfortunately, this NOES reboot is lacking the twists and depth of story that made the original so terrifyingly great. |
| | A River Runs Through It - Rent-it - Brad Pitt's breakthrough performance isn't any better in HD. |
| | A Single Man - Rent-it - A tempered and touching human story about a man attempting to find meaning in his life after the death of his soul-mate. |
| | Absolute Power - Skip-it - Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Ed Harris elevate this otherwise lackluster thriller about a sex murder involving the President of the United States. |
| | Accidental Husband - Skip-it - A completely baffling movie about an "accidental" marriage that to no-surprise-of-anyone-with half-a-brain displeases the original fiancé. Confused? Yeah, me too! " |
| | Adventureland - Rent-it - One of the best films of the year that nobody has seen. Give this box-office flop a chance on DVD and Blu-ray . |
| | Afghan Star - Rent-it - Rent this intriguing look at how the spreading of American pop culture (i.e. the American Idol-like TV show Afghan Star) is changing the beliefs and culture in Afghanistan. |
| | Afterlife - Skip-it - A strange movie about the afterlife that I don't mind spoiling a bit because the title hints at it, but when Christina Ricci wakes up to find Liam Neeson preparing her body for her own funeral, you know the story is heading somewhere awful. |
| | Afterwards - Skip-it - John Malkovich and Evangeline Lilly (LOST) star in this horror/suspense supernatural thriller about a man who's haunted by death and near-death experiences from his past. |
| | Agora - Rent-it - Rachel Weisz stars in this historical yet ambitious film set in fourth-century Egypt about the love of a slave and his mistress. |
| | Alice in Wonderland - Rent-it - The classic animated version of this film is much better than the recent Tim Burton/Johnny Depp theatrical release, which is scary and weird, instead of strange and fun. |
| | Alice in Wonderland - Skip-it - This long-awaited live-action version of Alice has had people on the edge of their seat since the first poster of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter was released, and unfortunately, that's as interesting and cool as the rabbit hole ever gets. Alice in a 3-D wonderland was visually entertaining (though more gimmicky and not a part of the story like Avatar), but it's almost too Tim-Burtony, even by his standards. You'll love the tea party with Depp and the hare, and Helena Bonham Carter is the perfect Red Queen, but everything else disappoints. |
| | Aliens in the Attic - Skip-it - Three signs you shouldn't see a film: Studio changes the name to pull in any whining-begging kids that can read (was originally titled They Came From Upstairs); directors last film was a disaster (John Shultz's The Honeymooners); and studio won't let press see it early. |
| | All About Steve - Skip-it - The stars of two of the summer’s biggest comedies - Sandra Bullock (The Proposal) and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) come together in this unfortunate misfire - marking what could be the end of Sandra Bullock's career. |
| | All Dogs Go to Heaven - Skip-it - A Disney-ish animated-film actually from Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin, Ireland (An American Tail and The Land Before Time) released at the same time The Little Mermaid was in theaters, but All Dogs Go To Heaven is definitely not a Disney film, and is little "heavy" for younger children, as it follows a trouble-making dog recently released from prison and his friend who went to Heaven, despite not having done a single nice thing in his life." |
| | All Good Things - Skip-it - Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst are the title characters in this based-on-a-true story ("based" being the key word) about the most notorious missing persons case in New York history that will leave you with little to no answers and hundreds of questions." |
| | Alpha and Omega - Skip-it - This 3-D animated film about two wolves in love is actually hard on the eye, and totally pointless to see. |
| | Alpha Dog - Rent-it - Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone disappear behind the surprisingly superb performances by the younger, "cooler" Emile Hirsch and Justin Timberlake in this drama based on the true story of a drug dealer who became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI's most wanted list. " |
| | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel - Skip-it - The first one was bearable, as an HBO not-fully-paying-attention, watch-in-the-background-as-I-do-other-things filler... this one is not! |
| | American Violet - Rent-it - Obvious and unoriginal, this justice system docu-drama delivers on every other level, therefore earning it a mild Rent-it" rating. " |
| | An American Werewolf in London (Full Moon Edition) - Rent-it - If you're looking for a vintage scary b-movie with genuine thrills and dark humor this Halloween season. |
| | An Education - Rent-it - Author Nick Hornby (best known for the novels High Fidelity, About a Boy and for the football memoir Fever Pitch) wrote the screenplay for this romantic comedy about a woman who meets an older man (Peter Sarsgaard) and gives up an Oxford education. |
| | Angels & Demons - Rent-it - This sequel was highly anticipated due to the popularity of the book, but unfortunately this literature doesn't translate to film as well The Da Vinci Code. |
| | Animal Kingdom - Rent-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - This brilliant Australian cops and robbers drama starring Guy Pearce is so perfect it'll make you wish you lived in Australia and were best friends with this Guy. |
| | Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Rent-it - If you are lucky enough to find it playing in a theater near you and if you loved This Is Spinal Tap (and who didn't) you will love this documentary of a real-life rock band. |
| | Apollo 13 - Buy-it - You may not remember, but when this was released in theaters, people were in awe of the special effects, the shuttle launch, the view of earth from space, and the weightlessness scenes with Hanks and the rest of the crew, and what goes better with Blu-ray than special effects and space? |
| | Armageddon - Rent-it - The special effects aren’t nearly as spectacular by today's standards but at the time, Armageddon was mesmerizing, and Bruce Willis turns in a decent performance as the worried father of Liv Tyler and self-sacrificing hero of Earth, plus you'll have Aerosmith stuck in your head for days "... and I don't wanna miss a thing!" " |
| | Armored - Rent-it - Fans of Reservoir Dogs and other action-packed heist moves will be entertained, but for the average movie-goer Armored is just another con that inevitably went wrong. |
| | Army of Darkness (Screwhead Edition) - Skip-it - Army of Darkness actually looks worse and falls apart in the new high-def age. |
| | Assassination of a High School President - Skip-it - Mischa Barton (The OC) co-stars in this noir/comedy about a school newspaper writer who uncovers a conspiracy. |
| | Assault on Precinct 13 - Rent-it - This remake starring Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne tight-rope walks on the line between entertaining, but over-the-top B-movie and formulaic suspense drama. Rent it, and decide for yourself. |
| | Astro Boy - Skip-it - Unless you are a fan of the manga or a young boy, then you might want to rent it when it becomes available, but still probably skip it in theaters. |
| | At the Death House Door - Rent-it - An extremely haunting yet interesting documentary about a Pastor who stood by the side of 95 men during their executions, recording his thoughts about each. |
| | Audition - Buy-it - This shocker-drama was the second major Japanese horror film that made its way to America (the first being Ringu, the original Japanese version of The Ring) and should be in every horror movie fans collection, if not every movie fan's. |
| | Avatar - Skip-it, rent-it and then buy-it - Visually amazing and truly like nothing you've ever seen before, Avatar's story is lacking and cliched at best, and Cameron fails to write characters that get you emotionally involved enough to truly care. However, in IMAX 3-D, it is an experience you will never forget! Unfortunately, the studio (20th Century Fox) is releasing it first as barebones as a DVD/Blu-ray has ever been, with zero special features, then in a few months will release the "ultimate edition" with those mysteriously absent special features, and then by Christmas time will likely FINALLY release the 3-D version! So hold off if you can! " |
| | Away We Go - Rent-it - From the director of American Beauty, Away We Go stars Jim from The Office and Maya from SNL in one of the most sincere films about the ups & downs of relationships of all time. |
| | Babies - Rent-it - If you are mom or especially soon-to-be-mother you will thoroughly enjoy this documentary that follows 4 babies through the first year of life; otherwise, you will be checking your watch every ten minutes wondering when the cuteness will end. |
| | Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy - Buy-it - If you don't already own Back to the Futureon DVD or Blu-ray go get this 80s adventure comedy now! If you do already own it, jump in your Delorian and go back in time to return it, because this is the special edition you have been waiting for! |
| | Backwoods - Skip-it - A corporate paintballing retreat turns into a horrifying game with locals. |
| | Bad Boys - Buy-it - The better of the two comedic-action films starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is worth owning in HD, and you'll be shocked how much better it is on Blu-ray compared to the over-editted version on TNT |
| | Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans - Rent-it - Nicolas Cage is the most hot-and-cold, hit-or-miss actor in Hollywood, but when he is hot, no one compares. In Bad Lieutenant, Cage plays a bad cop, along side his partner (Val Kilmer) and prostitute "girl-friend" (Eva Mendes) in a post-Hurricane-Katrina New Orleans, and this Cage-character is more brilliantly unhinged than any role he's ever conquered before (including, Leaving Las Vegas and Adaptation combined). " |
| | Bambi - Buy-it - 69 years after Disney's famed baby deer first lost his mother and left theater floors flooded with tears, he'll leave you sobbing on your couch at home in just 70 minutes and 950 words or less. |
| | Bandslam - Rent-it - If you are a young teenager this may be your favorite film of the year, but for others Bandslam is surprisingly an intelligent, entertaining musical drama with zero teen-film cliches. |
| | Batman - Buy-it - The Dark Knight was amazing, and as was Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, but this version of Batman from 1989 directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Batman (but more notably as the best Bruce Wayne ever), Jack Nicholson as the Joker, and Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale (Bruce Wayne's love interest) is still an incredible version of the dark knight saga and worth buying on Blu-ray! |
| | Batman & Robin - Skip-it - It's hard to distinguish which of these last two awful Batman films is which - this is the one with Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and the worst Batman of all-time (George Clooney) and everyone's favorite sidekick Robin (Chris O'Donnell) - NOT! |
| | Batman Forever - Skip-it - Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey star in this cartoonish, yet live-action version of Batman that is almost the worst ever, if it wasn't for... |
| | Battle for Terra - Skip-it - Even at 85 minutes long this sci-fi 3-D animated alien-invasion film not worth your time. |
| | Battle: Los Angeles - Wait-for-it - There are a dozen cliches for every "wow" moment, but the first 30 minutes are intensely suspenseful and the action delivers like an all-night video gaming marathon of Halo Reach." |
| | Beastly - Skip-it - An extremely misguided retelling of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" story starring the young "actress" from High School Musical, Vanessa Hudgens." |
| | Beauty and the Beast - Rent-it - The morale of the story is so well known that Beauty and the Beast lacks any interest for anyone over 10 years of age, but if you have children yet to learn this lesson, rent it and give it a once-over. |
| | Bergman Island - Rent-it - Cinephiles will appreciate this documentary on Ingmar Bergman, one of the greatest movie directors ever. |
| | Best Worst Movie - Rent-it - Hands down the best documentary of the year is a film that takes an in-depth look at the undisputed worst movie ever made, Troll 2. |
| | Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - Skip-it - - A story about lawyers starring Michael Douglas has historically been a successful equation, but this time it equals complete failure. |
| | Big Trouble in Little China - Rent-it - Kurt Russell stars in the cult classic B-movie fantasy-action film that is as funny as it is totally awesome! |
| | Bio-Dome - Skip-it - Bio-Dome is one of those Pauly Shore films that you can't help but stop an watch when you’re flipping channels but is also that guilty pleasure you should avoid. |
| | Biutiful - Rent-it - A funny looking Oscar winner Javier Bardem (who? I know - he's the bad guy from No Country for Old Men) ironically makes this script about a father's love for his children even more beautiful than the title suggests. |
| | Black Swan - Buy-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - New This Week - Natalie Portman is the mysterious "black swan" in this psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet where competition is brewing with a new dancer in the company, Mila Kunis." |
| | Blind Date - Skip-it - A fascinating idea, a couple who lost their child go on blind dates to try and reconnect, and despite undeniable onscreen chemistry between the two stars, Blind Date is depressing and underdeveloped. |
| | Blood: The Last Vampire - Skip-it - This terribly acted amateur film will make you finally realize this Twilight-inspired vampire obsession has gone too far. |
| | Bob Funk - Skip-it - The whole movie can be summed up by one sentence: An awful rude drunk named Bob eventually becomes a upstanding role model thanks to a pretty girl. |
| | Born - Skip-it - A 20-something virgin goes to bed and wakes up pregnant -- rent Rosemary's Baby instead. |
| | Bottle Shock - Skip-it - An intriguing true story about wine shop owner that fails to shine through on film. |
| | Boxing Gym - Rent-it - This documentary about a boxing gym in Texas is unusually quiet and not at all violent - making it an exceptional story about the art and characters of the sport - rather than the bloody entertainment it is often considered. |
| | Braveheart - Buy-it - Back before Mel Gibson was a daily TMZ headline, he was a brilliant action movie star and director, and this was his best work! |
| | Broadcast News - Rent-it - Though there's nothing special about this 1987 Oscar-nominated comedy-drama starring William Hurt and Albert Brooks on Blu-ray, it's still the 1987 Oscar-nominated comedy-drama starring William Hurt and Albert Brooks. |
| | Brooklyn's Finest - Skip-it - A cast like this (Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes) could go either way, and unfortunately the cliched script leads it down the not-the-finest path. |
| | Brothers - Rent-it - Far from cliched and Tobey Maguire's breakthrough as a "real" actor, however, Brothers continues to build and build until nothing "really" happens. " |
| | Brothers Bloom - Rent-it - An unexpectedly great con/caper film not only held up by the award-winning cast but also by the brilliantly offbeat story that feels like a scavenger hunt on film. |
| | Bruno - Rent-it - Hilarious, offensive, insightful, crude and unbelievable - these words simultaneously describe Sasha Baron Cohen's latest character and film, Bruno, the newest "mockumentary" from the man who redefined the word in 2006 with Borat. " |
| | Burlesque - Skip-it - Christina Aguilera is a small town girl with a big voice (surprise!) who moves to LA, becomes a cocktail waitress, and eventually makes her way on stage to sing (surprise!). The soundtrack is good, the film is awful. |
| | Burlesque - Skip-it - Christina Aguilera is a small town girl with a big voice (surprise!) who moves to LA, becomes a cocktail waitress, and eventually makes her way on stage to sing (surprise!). The soundtrack is good, the film is awful. |
| | Burma VJ - Rent-it - A journalistic documentary behind the scenes in a closed-off Burma. |
| | Caddy Shack - Rent-it - Though nothing special in HD, Caddy Shack is one of the best sports films ever made and is hilarious, juvenile, slapstick comedy before juvenile slapstick comedy was overdone. |
| | Carlito's Way - Rent-it - This film from the early 90s starring Al Pacino and Sean Penn in the prime of their careers has to be one of the most underrated gangster films ever made! |
| | Carriers - Rent-it - With Bird Flu and Swine Flu on the minds of many, this film about four friends trying to escape a viral pandemic will have you red-braining in fear. |
| | Case 39 - Skip-it - Of the two scary movies hitting theaters this week, this is hands down the worst! In fact, it is completely repulsive, illogical and just plain silly - despite stars like Bradley Cooper and Renee Zellweger. |
| | Catfish - Wait-for-it - Well actually, first make sure you see the trailer, because half of the intrigue begins with the intrigue, then wait patiently until this "true" story is in a theater close enough to completely "shock" you." |
| | Cats & Dogs - Rent-it - If you have kids your family might enjoy this original story about dogs saving the world from falling under the rule of cats, but it's no Pixar film. |
| | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore - Skip-it - Even the CGI-ed-animal-mouth voiceovers are second rate in this overly digital inexplicable sequel. |
| | Catwoman - Skip-it - One of the top 25 all-time worst films is only minimally better with Halle Berry in high-def leather. |
| | Cedar Rapids - Rent-it - Finally, an R-rated comedy that isn't overly raunchy! Cedar Rapids stars a perfectly conventional comedic cast performing a pleasantly clever script. |
| | Celine: Through the Eyes of the World - Skip-it - Unless you are a huge Celine Dion fan, or still (wrongly) obsessed with Titanic, skip this concert DVD. |
| | Cell 2 - Skip-it - This is a sequel to a horror film that was only worth watching because of one-hit wonder Jennifer Lopez. |
| | Centurion - Rent-it - Set during the 2nd century Roman conquest of Britain, this bloody R-rated swords-and-sandals film is perfect film to kick back and watch at home with the guys and some beers. |
| | Certified Copy - Rent-it - Juliette Binoche may earn herself an Oscar nomination for provocative performance in this playful drama about a man and woman pretending to married and how that affects their recently acquainted relationship. |
| | Charlie St. Cloud - Skip-it - If it wasn't for Zac Efron, this film wouldn't even get talked about, get commercial air time, or maybe even be in theaters, and surprisingly, he does his best to make this sweet film worth seeing, but the director and supporting cast fall short with this story. |
| | Cheri - Skip-it - This romantic novel adapted for film stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates and is surprisingly mostly just lacking in script. |
| | Cherry Blossoms - Rent-it - A must-see unpredictable and moving drama about an aging and diseased couple in love. |
| | Children of the Corn - Skip-it - Children of the Corn is one of those scary movies you've heard about but never seen - there's good reason why! |
| | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Skip-it - Dick Van Dyke stars in this holiday-ish children's musical about a wacky inventor with a flying car. |
| | Chloe - Rent-it - Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, and Julianne Moore star in this sexual thriller about a married couple and a suspected affair, and the three leads all lay down purposeful and insightful melodramatic performances. |
| | Christmas Tale - Rent-it - A foreign film about an interesting and maddening French family during the holidays. |
| | City Island - Rent-it - A family full of liars come unraveled one-by-one in this comedy starring Andy Garcia and a terrific ensemble cast. |
| | Clash of the Titans - Rent-it - Despite overdone 3-D action, Clash of the Titans is completely flat, lacking both story and solid performances from the leads. Rent it in 2011 to watch on your new 3-D HDTV, otherwise its only interesting a semi-history lesson on Greek mythology. |
| | Client 9 - Rent-it - This is the documentary about the dramatic rise and fall of the New York governor Eliot Spitzer who was caught seeing prostitutes. |
| | Code - Rent-it - A caper drama starring Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas going for one last heist to pay back debts to the Russian mob (see the theme yet?). |
| | Collateral - Buy-it - Tom Cruise's most eccentric performance to date is in this action thriller film as a mysterious passenger in always eccentric Jamie Foxx's cab. |
| | Confessions Of A Shopaholic - Skip-it - Another movie about a ditsy, snobby, New Yorker at a fashion magazine who loves to shop... Really!? |
| | Contact - Skip-it - Aliens successfully contact Jodie Foster's character with a message including plans on how to build a spacecraft that will successfully make the journey from Earth to their alien planet - but unlike most re-mastered sci-fi films, Contact is no real upgrade in 1080p. |
| | Conviction - Rent-it - This remarkable true story starring Hilary Swank, Minnie Driver, and Sam Rockwell will have you vehemently rooting for a sister who puts herself through law school to help prove her imprisoned brother is innocent. |
| | Cop Out - Skip-it - Should have been a minute-long gag on 30 Rock with Bruce Willis guest starring during sweeps week, not an 1-hour and 50-minute feature film. |
| | Coraline - Skip-it - This animated stop-motion 3-D horror fantasy film based on Neil Gaiman's 2002 novella of the same name was only worth seeing in 3-D theaters. |
| | Cove - Rent-it - A rousing documentary which ghastly depicts the secret slaughtering of dolphins in Japan. |
| | Crank 2: High Voltage - Rent-it - Crank 2 is a rare sequel that is better than the first -- not like how Empire Strikes Back is just barely better than A New Hope -- Crank 2 actually makes sitting through 2 hours of the first film well worth your time! |
| | Crazy Heart - Rent-it - An incredible performance by Jeff Bridges accompanied by Colin Farrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Robert Duvall in a film about a over-married, over-drunk, and over-travelled country singer and the real-man inside. |
| | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Buy-it - This Chinese film is the most gorgeous mix of martial arts and love story you will EVER see. It was the first and only film I own on Superbit DVD and THE film I have been waiting for on Blu-ray |
| | Cyrus - Rent-it - This "smart" comedy about a man, down-on-luck, who finally finds the woman of his dreams is better than most of the mainstream comedies that will hit theaters this summer. " |
| | Dance Flick - Skip-it - A few laughs amongst awful gags and very little if any story. |
| | Dances with Wolves - Rent-it - A Civil War lieutenant is exiled to the wild west and befriends the natives and wolves he finds there - yes, it is basically Avatar and maybe even better. |
| | Dark Country - Skip-it - Thomas Jane's directorial debut about "a newly married couple’s honeymoon trip to Vegas is interrupted by the appearance of a dead body" is not worth seeing - even for fans of The Punisher and Hung. " |
| | Darkman - Rent-it - Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand star in this dark yet amusing 1990 film directed by Sam Raimi about a scientist who takes on a new identity (I'll leave it at that as to not spoil the opening). |
| | Date Night - Skip-it - It's Night at the Museum meets The Office meets 30 Rock meets Max Payne, literally, Shawn Levy, Steve Carrell, Tina Fey, and Mark Wahlberg combine for an awkward blend of comedy and action that even these current comedic icons can't save. |
| | Daybreakers - Buy-it - This film with a new twist on a vampire nation where humans are forced "underground" has just enough science-fiction action to entertain movie-goers interested in the genre. " |
| | Dead Calm - Rent-it - One of the best thrillers since Hitchcock only needs three characters to induce claustrophobic suspense. |
| | Dead Snow - Rent-it - This Nazi slasher Zombie film received rave reviews at Sundance. |
| | Dear John - Skip-it - Another Nicolas Sparks' love story, another too-perfect young boy falls for another idealistic young girl until something terrible and cliched occurs to break them apart (at least for now). |
| | Death at a Funeral - Rent-it - Truly a look at the lighter side of the death of a loved one. |
| | Death at a Funeral - Skip-it - A remake of a movie just 3 years old, is not nearly enough of an improvement over the old, and just barely as many laughs as there are black stars in this actually impressive list of an ensemble cast. |
| | Death Sentence - Skip-it - Kevin Bacon stars in this white-collar revenge pic that fails at every aspect of film making. |
| | Deep Impact - Skip-it - This was the first film I ever walked out of the theaters on - give me Armageddon any and every day of the week over having to sit through this again. |
| | Despicable Me - Rent-it - The previews really don't give you any idea what this animated film is about, and though it is NOT a Pixar film, it's got that feel, with a creative story (a man with a secret hideout in a normal suburban neighborhood plans to steal the moon) and well-voiced characters by a list of big-name stars (Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, and Julie Andrews). |
| | Devil - Skip-it - It's actually a cheesy, low-budget B-movie horror film that at best is good for a couple jumps out of your seat, and at worst, a complete waste of time, even and especially after the ending. |
| | Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules - Skip-it - New This Week - This family dram-com sequel to the film that made "wimpy" "cool" is completely contrived and only slightly worse than the original." |
| | Did You Hear About the Morgans? - Skip-it - Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker are a married couple whose marriage is as terrible as this movie, that is neither romantic nor comedic. |
| | Dillinger - Buy-it - You don't need to wait for Depp's Dillinger film, we haven't seen it yet but this may be an even better mobster movie! |
| | Dinner for Schmucks - Wait-for-it - Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and Zach Galifianakis are three of the funniest people alive right now, but even this hysterical trio can't save this film from being a bland appetizer that never reaches the fulfilling meal that was promised. |
| | Disgrace - Rent-it - John Malkovich is brilliant (as usual) playing a professor of Romantic Literature who takes a beautiful young student "under his wing and into his bed." " |
| | District 13 Ultimatum - Rent-it - This sequel which takes place two years in the drug-filled ghetto of District 13 is lacking the script of the original but has just as much ground-breaking action. |
| | District 9 - Rent-it - "Intelligent film" is a term used to widely, this sci-fi action thriller is as in-your-face as it is stylish, while still trusting us to be "intelligent" enough to fill in some the blanks. District 9 brilliantly revives a dying and overdone genre of film that not only gives hope to die-hard "SyFy" geeks but will also bring new fans to the genre. One can only hope Neill Blomkamp will get a chance to actually make the film adaptation of the Halo video game. " |
| | Double Take - Rent-it - This artsy education film about film is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. I can't describe it for you any better than an ingenious montage of Hitchcock, war films and vintage coffee commercials. Just trust me and rent it when you can! |
| | Dough Boys - Skip-it - There is nothing interesting about some men trying to "rake in dough" on the streets. " |
| | Downhill Racer - Rent-it - An adrenaline-packed snow skiing movie starring Robert Redford as the cocky young "downhill racer" and Gene Hackman as his coach. " |
| | Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Skip-it - The perfect casting of Jim Carrey as the Grinch is the only "rentable" part of this film - but the visuals are rather stunning in HD. " |
| | Drag Me to Hell - Rent-it - Finally, a horror movie worth freaking out over in 2009. Scary as hell and full of fun, Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell is a must-see, campy (not to be confused with Cabin Fever campy) and gory masterpiece. |
| | Dragonball: Evolution - Skip-it - Even die-hard fans of the cartoon/anime series will hate this film (maybe even more than newbies). |
| | Drive Angry - Skip-it - See my reviews for other Nic Cage disasters such as Season of the Witch, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Knowing, Bangkok Dangerous, Ghost Rider, G-Force, and Next - or just skip-it all! |
| | Due Date - Skip-it - Due Date stars Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis - which sounds like a hilarious duo - in a film about a cross-country road trip to catch the birth of a child - which sounds like a hilarious plot - but it is not! |
| | Duplicity - Rent-it - Big name stars, enticing trailer, but not worth a couple hours of your free time unless you're a sucker for hard-to-follow con movies with plot twists galore. |
| | Easy A - Rent-it - This film about high school, virginity, and cliques is smart, and though it doesn't ace the test, it definitely brings home a solid B+ on the report card. |
| | Easy Money - Skip-it - Names like Rodney Dangerfield and Joe Pesci can be tempting, but this film about a man giving up all of his vices for a year has few intended laughs. |
| | Easy Rider - Rent-it - Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson star in this now-dated, ultimate raod-trip film about two hippies and their chopped hogs. |
| | Easy Virtue - Rent-it - A light American story starring some recognizable faces (Jessica Biel and Colin Firth) caught in between the new world and the old. |
| | Eat Pray Love - Skip-it - Despite the catchy trailer song, and Julia Roberts headlining, this film is very skippable, especially if you read or plan to read the much, much better book. |
| | Echelon Conspiracy - Skip-it - Don't even think about this technological thriller again. just go rent Eagle Eye, a much better version of the same thing (or catch it on HBO). |
| | Edge of Darkness - Rent-it - Despite being a plot and character you've seen from Mel Gibson before, Edge of Darkness is as determined and ferocious as Gibson himself. |
| | Edge of Love - Skip-it - One can understand how a man could fall for both Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller at the same time, making these two hours of your movie-viewing life pointless. |
| | Elizabeth (1 & 2) - Rent-it - For both of these films, Cate Blanchett turns in her typically stellar performance making this "history lesson" more interesting, entertaining, and dramatic than you expect. " |
| | Enlighten Up! - Rent-it - You rarely get to say thought-provoking and funny in the same phrase, but this documentary about a yoga-loving filmmaker is just that. |
| | Enter the Dragon - Buy-it - The only thing I can say bad about my second favorite Bruce Lee movie (Game of Death being my favorite) is that it was sadly his last. |
| | Extract - Rent-it - Jason Bateman (Juno) and Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) in another Mike Judge (Office Space) comedy about the workplace. Yes, please! |
| | Extraordinary Measures - Skip-it - And wait for TV, because this film starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford and Keri Russell is from the film division within CBS Corporation, and looks just so. |
| | Facing Ali - Rent-it - While Ali may the most interesting American since Thomas Jefferson, this documentary from the perspective of his opponents is like interviewing the President's cabinet, interesting at times, but less intriguing than you hoped for. |
| | Fair Game - Buy-it - Naomi Watts and Sean Penn star in this dramatic, action-packed, mystery/suspense about the CIA, New York Times, Iraq, weapons of mass destruction, and the Bush administration - fair enough? |
| | Fair Game - Rent-it - New This Week - Naomi Watts and Sean Penn star in this dramatic, action-packed, mystery/suspense about the CIA, New York Times, Iraq, weapons of mass destruction, and the Bush administration - fair enough? |
| | Family Guy Presents: Something Something Something Dark Side - Buy-it - If you are a Family Guy fan or even just a Star Wars fan, this special is sure to have you ROTFLing and LMAOing every time you watch it. |
| | Fanboys - Buy-it - If you are a fan of Star Wars (but honestly, who isn't!?), otherwise, skip this story about a group of anxious friends awaiting the first Star Wars prequel release. |
| | Fantastic Mr. Fox - Rent-it - A truly multi-generational stop-motion animated film that was adapted from Roald Dahl's classic book by director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums) into a hilariously delightful story about a gentleman fox who raids a chicken farm. |
| | Fast & Furious - Skip-it - Genuinely interested, certainly awful, and for many fans a must-Buy-it, must-buy-it film, but you should skip-it. |
| | Faster - Skip-it - The Rock is back and he shot Dwayne Johnson in the face then ran him over with a fast car, unfortunately, the script is just as corny, and so are the names of the characters: The Rock as "Driver", Billy Bob Thornton as "Cop" and Oliver Jackson-Cohen as "Killer". " |
| | Fatal Attraction - Rent-it - If you thought this film was scary hot on VHS it’s three times that in 1080p. |
| | Fight Club - Buy-it - My second favorite movie of all-time must be seen in 1080p and HD-surround sound. Anything else said is a potential spoiler - so just trust me! |
| | Fighting - Skip-it - Unless you are an actual MMA fighter (or obsessed with the UFC) you will be gravely disappointed. |
| | Fired Up - Skip-it - Please don't be tempted by an unrated version of this cheerleading flick! |
| | First Saturday in May - Rent-it - A heart-breaking film about the days leading upto the Kentucky Derby, climaxing with the "most exciting two minutes in sports!" " |
| | Five Fingers - Skip-it - You won't be able to get passed Laurence Fishburne and Ryan Phillippe's terrible accents to believe any part of this story about terrorism and torture. |
| | Five Minutes of Heaven - Rent-it - Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt are as brilliant as dramatic actors could be in this film about a low level civil war in Northern Ireland in 1975. |
| | Flicker - Rent-it – An interesting story about a man’s amazing dream machine, a drug-free way to achieve altered states of mind through dancing pulses of light. |
| | Flying By - Skip-it - It's hard to believe Heather Locklear has become a straight-to-DVD actress but after seeing any of her recent releases you will understand why. |
| | Food, Inc. - Rent-it - Another film like Fast Food Nation that will have you shopping in the organic and healthy food aisles of the supermarket for weeks. |
| | For Colored Girls - Skip-it - Janet Jackson and Oprah Winfrey (yes, you read those two names correctly as actresses starring in a feature film) are two black females in this Tyler Perry special interest/drama based on an award-winning play named "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" (yes, "enuf" and not "enough") - I think you know my opinion by now - and probably have made your own." |
| | Forrest Gump - Buy-it - It may very well have been the first DVD you ever purchased (unless you jumped on the Twister on DVD bandwagon and paid $100+), but whether or not you own it on DVD (or VHS) Forrest Gump is unarguably one of the best films of all-time, and even better in HD. |
| | Four Christmases - Skip-it - Not even Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn can sweeten this sour holiday comedy about an happily unmarried couple (not be confused with unhappily married couple) who desperately try to avoid spending Christmas with their families. |
| | Freddy vs. Jason - Skip-it - All previous Freddy and Jason movies would be much more appreciated as HD remakes. |
| | Friday - Rent-it - If you've only recently seen the two sequels make sure you revisit this, much better, original ghetto comedy starring Chris Tucker as Smokey. |
| | Friday the 13th - Buy-it - This sequel remake is right in line with every other Friday the 13th and better than most of the new slasher/horror films. |
| | From Paris With Love - Rent-it - If don't watch any more action-packed trailers or read any other revealing reviews, you might not discover the spoiler about Travolta's character and actually enjoy this critically bashed yet charming film. |
| | From Prada to Nada - Skip-it - As a general rule of thumb, you should skip any rom-com (or dram-com) that hits theaters any time between January 1st and the Oscars (usually around March 1st), and this film proves that thumb to be pointing in the right direction, down - way down! Please skip this modern twist on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. |
| | Funny Farm - Rent-it - An extremely under-rated comedy from 1988 starring Chevy Chase as a big-city sportswriter who decides to move to the country with his wife. |
| | Funny People - Rent-it - Judd Apatow's most mature film to-date wavers in the second half from being his usual always-hysterical comedy to a touching story about growth and realization. |
| | Furry Vengeance - Skip-it - Brendan Fraser and Brooke Shields... sorry I just choked on a chuckle... in a movie where the tagline is "For Mother Nature, revenge is a dish best served... (wait for it, wait for it)... furry!" LOL! Probably the worst movie of the year so far. " |
| | G-Force - Skip-it - Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer is an interesting combination that results in a far from interesting story or characters. |
| | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Rent-it - Despite every early review in anticipation of horrid cartoonish performances, G.I. Joe is an action-packed summer blockbuster and better than expected. |
| | Galaxy Quest - Rent-it - While it looks and feels like a Trekkie spoof, Galaxy Quest works as a well acted, funny, sci-fi drama all by itself. |
| | George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead - Skip-it - Even die-hard George A. Romero fans will be disappointed in this zombie apocalypse film about a group of soldiers who take shelter on an "occupied" island. " |
| | Get Him to the Greek - Buy-it - Jonah Hill and Russell Brand (both from Forgetting Sarah Marshall) hysterically re-unite in this Judd Apatow film about a record company intern with two days to drag an uncooperative rock legend to Hollywood for a comeback concert. |
| | Get Low - Rent-it - Robert Duvall and Bill Murray are brilliantly sharp in this film about fabled, yet real-life hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party. |
| | Ghostbusters - Buy-it - One of my favorite films ever is finally remastered in spectacular 1080p. |
| | Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - Skip-it - An all-too-typical Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner unfunny, rarely cute romantic comedy. |
| | Ghosts of Goldfield - Skip-it - Even zombie fans and horror movie buffs will be bored with this film. |
| | Girlfriend Experience - Rent-it - Despite an unsatisfyingly quick ending, this film about a high-priced escort with a boyfriend is an admittedly interesting experiment by director Steven Soderbergh. |
| | Gladiator - Buy-it - Gladiator is one of those Academy Award winning action-dramas that are the reason you upgraded to Blu-ray. |
| | Gnomeo and Juliet - Skip-it - These animated garden gnomes have some interesting voices - James McAvoy (Gnomeo), Emily Blunt (Juliet), Michael Caine, and Jason Statham - but it's hard to create a version of the world's greatest love story that isn't cliched, and this cartoon is no different - except of course, they're garden gnomes. |
| | Go - Rent-it - Go is one of those rare comedies that actually gets better in 1080p. |
| | Godzilla - Skip-it - Possibly one of the worst films of all-time, or at least up there with Catwoman, Superbabies and Who's Your Caddy? |
| | Going the Distance - Rent-it - The chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Justin Long in this long-distance romantic comedy is surprisingly strong in this overall weak story. |
| | Gone with the Wind - Buy-it - Considered by many (older) people to be the best movie of all-time, Gone With the Wind is a four-hour long Hollywood epic that spans multiple genres and stands for multiple generations. |
| | Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard - Skip-it - The Goods is as bad as it gets, despite the mass amount of talent behind and in front of the camera. |
| | Gospel Hill - Skip-it - If you are looking for a film about prejudice in the South just rent (or even buy) A Time to Kill. |
| | Grace - Rent-it - The audience at Sundance this year was shocked and horrified at this unconventional scary movie about a mother and her child. |
| | Gran Torino - Rent-it - Vintage Eastwood playing a tough-as-nails live-action version of Up's Carl. |
| | Grease Sing-a-Long - Skip-it - If you are still reading this review, you surprisingly have some interest in this title, which blows my mind, but thereby justifies the genre it falls into - brilliantly named "Special Interest" - because you must be "special" to have any interest in this film. " |
| | Green Zone - Rent-it - And if you are truly in a hurry to see Matt Damon kick ass in this setting, go rent (or even buy) the Bourne series on Blu-ray. |
| | Greenberg - Rent-it - Ben Stiller's finest dramatic performance to date is due to his pairing with Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach, who created this story about a 40-something man who is house-sitting for six weeks for his more successful and married-with-children brother. |
| | Grey Gardens - Rent-it - Watch the documentary about Big Edie and her daughter, then watch this, and then look for Drew Barrymore's name on the Oscar nomination list. |
| | Grizzly Man - Rent-it - A touching, heart-wrenching, yet wonderful story about a man who left civilization to join a society in nature where wild bears became his best friend. |
| | Grown Ups - Skip-it - Despite gathering a group of the funniest stand-up comics turned movie stars in one place, Grown Ups lacks any humor above the lowest brow. |
| | Grumpy Old Men - Rent-it - Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are grumpier and older than ever in 1080p. |
| | Hall Pass - Skip-it - Have your cake and eat it too? You probably won't want any second servings of this repulsive sex-crazed romp about infidelity and "love" - or the lack of it - as there is not a single laugh to be had in the predictable and irrelevant film." |
| | Hannah Montana: The Movie - Skip-it - You already know if you will like this before you see it. Follow your gut. |
| | Hardwired - Skip-it - Just read this laughable cast and plot: "Cuba Gooding, Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michael Ironside headline this sci-fi action flick about a man who must fight for his life after receiving a lethal brain implant." " |
| | Harry Brown - Rent-it - Michael Caine is Harry Brown, a man with a single friend who lives in a world filled with teenage violence. |
| | Harry Potter (series) - Buy-it if you're a fan - Besides the LOTR and Star Wars, no series is more anticipated for a 1080p Blu-ray unveiling. These Blu-ray versions of Harry Potter are amazing, not only because they look and sound amazing, but also because they are packed with special features! |
| | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I - Buy-it - The first half of the first part of the finalHarry Potter film is brilliantly fun and action-packed full of spells and flying broomsticks, but about 45 minutes in the tone becomes much more lonely and despairing with each inevitable death, and the final 5 minutes will just leave you sad and wanting more. |
| | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Buy-it - Though Harry Potter races through each memorable moment in the book, it does so while remaining true to the story, superbly entertaining, and completely comprehensible. |
| | Heartless - Rent-it - This British psychological thriller about an outcast man with a birthmark across his face is as eerie as it is imaginative, and the ensemble cast is "bloody brilliant" to say the least." |
| | Heat - Buy-it - Anything that is on my list of top 20 movies of all time is worth owning, but this Blu-ray is actually better than the DVD (and especially better than the versions you'll catch on cable television. And if you never seen this film starring DeNiro and Pacino head-to-head, cops-and-robbers style, please hurry! |
| | Herb & Dorothy - Rent-it - An interesting and inspiring documentary about two ordinary people who gathered possibly the most extraordinary art collection of all time. |
| | Hereafter - Rent-it - Matt Damon in an under-marketed-because-it-stands-on-its-own Clint Eastwood directed film about three intertwined post-9/11 tragic stories sounds like a heavily-Oscar nominated film, but it is a too slow, too sentimental, and too low-key to create the buzz it needs. |
| | Hereafter - Rent-it - Matt Damon in an under-marketed-because-it-stands-on-its-own Clint Eastwood directed film about three intertwined post-9/11 tragic stories sounds like a heavily-Oscar nominated film, but it is a too slow, too sentimental, and too low-key to create the buzz it needs. |
| | Hero - Buy-it - A spectacular action-packed film that will treat your eyes, touch your heart, and tease your mind - Hero is one of those rare films that I will own on DVD and Blu-ray. |
| | Highlander - Rent-it - A cult classic in the action/adventure genre about a warrir killed in the 15th century who returns to battle evil forces once more. |
| | Hoffa - Rent-it - Just to see Nicholson and DeVito as American mobsters in their prime. |
| | Home Movie - Skip-it - A horror movie shot in "home movie" faux documentary style (hence the title) about two evil kids who are being filmed by their parents. " |
| | Honey - Rent-it - New This Week -This arthouse international drama isn't for everyone, but it is a beautiful tale of discovery through the eyes of a young boy. |
| | Horsemen - Rent-it - A truly terrifying tale about a bitter detective (Dennis Quaid) who discovers a horrifying link between himself and the suspects in a chain of viscous murders that seem to be based on the Biblical prophecies concerning the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death. |
| | Hot Fuzz - Rent-it - (see Shaun of the Dead) Ditto. |
| | Hot Tub Time Machine - Rent-it - Though not quite on the level of The Hangover, HTTM is a creative new comedy about a silly premise of going back in time to 1986 where Walkman's were today's iPod and a magic, puke-covered squirrel helps the Cleveland Browns actually make it to the 1987 Super Bowl! |
| | How Do You Know - Skip-it - Reese Witherspoon + Owen Wilson + Paul Rudd = formulaic romantic comedy. Surprisingly, add in Jack Nicholson and it just gets worse. Definitely skip this romcom about a professional softball player, professional baseball player, and corporate executive. |
| | How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Rent-it (closer to Christmas time) - The animated version of the Grinch is the better of the two (the other being Jim Carrey's live-action version) and is a annual must watch come the holiday season. |
| | How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days - Skip-it - Despite being of the best chick-flicks in recent memory, Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are no better looking on Blu-ray. |
| | Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel "- Rent-it - A documentary on the well-known "playboy" that goes beyond the sex - whether or not that is good thing is up to you. " |
| | Human Centipede - Rent-it - This film about two American girls on a European road trip who find themselves alone at night when their car breaks down in the woods defies logic in every sense, but then again those die-hard horror fans that will like this are already used to that. |
| | Humpday - Rent-it - An unyielding comedy about masculinity, friendship and sexuality. Humpday will make even the macho-est men laugh and/or squirm into enlightenment. |
| | I Am Love - Rent-it - This drama starring Tilda Swinton about the Italian upper-class can only be described as utterly delightful. |
| | I Love You Phillip Morris - Buy-it - Jim Carrey gives the best performance of his career in this sweet, sincere, romantic comedy about an improbable but real-life charismatic conman. |
| | I Love You, Man - Rent-it - The best comedy in theaters for weeks is now available on DVD. Don't miss yet another hilarious adult comedy starring always-funny Paul Rudd. |
| | I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - Skip-it - A terribly prejudiced and racial "comedy" that might make you hate Adam Sandler enough to skip Funny People (but you shouldn't). " |
| | I Sell the Dead - Rent-it - Dark humor and adventure make this "horror" film that doesn't really fall into any one genre an interesting movie about 18th-century graverobbers who hunt down the undead. " |
| | I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You - Rent-it - New This Week - If the title doesn't interest you, you probably won't enjoy this international arthouse drama, but it truly is a brilliant and beautiful film about the unanticipated happenings that come with traveling and love that deserves a greater audience. |
| | I'm Still Here - Rent-it - Remember when Joaquin Phoenix was appearing on the talk-show circuit as a drunken, bearded, and stoned sunglass-wearing mess? This is the story of that journey from award-winning actor to aspiring rapper. |
| | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - Skip-it - Unfortunately, this originally hilarious and adorable series about our near-Dinosaur and pre-human friends is nearing its extinction. |
| | Imagine That - Skip-it - If you've come to expect these family comedies starring Eddie Murphy to fall short every time you shouldn't open a 1-800 fortune-telling hotline, they truly are always terrible! |
| | In Bruges - Rent-it - Don't miss this rare dark comedy / crime thriller combo with top-notch performances from Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes if you passed on it the first time around on DVD! |
| | Inception - Buy-it - Let me preface this by saying I am a huge fan of Leo (yes, we are even on a first name basis) and Chris Nolan (and yes, I call him "Chris" for short), but Inception, a movie about a world where technology exists to enter the mind through dreams, is THE film of the summer, and firmly places Nolan and DiCaprio at the pinnacle of their respective professions. " |
| | Indecent Proposal - Skip-it - It's no Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction or Unfaithful, and it is nothing special on Blu-ray. |
| | Inglourious Basterds - Buy-it - Brad Pitt is hilarious, eccentric and award-worthy as usual - but the unknown and multilingual Christoph Waltz is the real scene stealer in this gory Tarantino film with typically lengthy, suspenseful and completely captivating dialogue. |
| | Inhale - Rent-it - Diane Kruger stars in this film with a gut-punching ending about a child with a degenerative lung condition in need of a double transplant, but the donor list is so long the parents are forced to extreme measures to save their child. |
| | Inkheart - Skip-it - Brendan Fraser hasn't made a decent film in a decade but for some reason studios still think kids like him. |
| | Inside Job - Rent-it - Matt Damon narrates this documentary about the 2008 financial crisis, which cost $20 trillion and millions of people their jobs and homes - and though we were all a part of this depressing time, this inside look is a must see on the greatest recession since the Great Depression. |
| | Insomnia - Rent-it - Before Christopher Nolan was the acclaimed director or The Dark Knight and after his breakthrough with Memento, he created this psychological drama starring Al Pacino as a veteran detective investigating an teenage girls murder in Alaska. |
| | International - Rent-it - An exciting action drama that makes absolutely no sense. |
| | Invictus - Rent-it - Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman are brilliant in this true story about how Nelson Mandela and the South African rugby team captain united their country. |
| | Iron Man 2 - Buy-it - Expectedly, Iron Man 2 is bigger than the first, though not quite better, rightly focusing more on Tony Stark more than the Iron Man suit (only actually putting on the suit 3 or 4 times all two hours); however, missing the refreshingly interesting plot that made the first so great. |
| | It Might Get Loud - Rent-it - A documentary that not only lets you go behind the scenes of rock concerts, it lets you get behind the music itself, forever changing how you listen to rock! |
| | It's a Wonderful Life - Buy-it - This classic holiday film is my mom's all-time favorite, and one of the only movies you can (and maybe already do) watch every year come Christmas time. |
| | It's Complicated - Skip-it - Disappointing with the stellar duo of Baldwin and Streep, It's Complicated is far from that which the title suggests, and simply just another romantic comedy. |
| | It's Kind of a Funny Story - Wait-for-it - This sentimental piece about a 16-year old boy befriending a psychiatric patient (Zach Galifianakis) is promising at times, including moving performances from the entire cast, but it will ultimately leave you shaking your head in disappointment. |
| | Jackass 3-D - Skip-it - Despite being in 3-D, this third installment in the wild and crazy stunts and pranks trilogy is nothing new - and honestly nothing you haven't seen before. |
| | Jane Eyre - Rent-it - Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) may earn herself an Oscar in her portrayal of Jane Eyre, a governess for a wealthy man who has made her life, until now, completely drab and dreary. |
| | Jennifer's Body - Rent-it - A topless Megan Fox, R-rating, and unrated version will draw far too many movie-watchers to this horror comedy with zero laughs and screams, and yet, I cannot help but recommend it as a Rent-it" film. " |
| | Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - Rent-it - A brilliant and honest film about the woman who you know today as TV show host that is often the butt of plastic surgery jokes, but in the 60s was actually one the most successful female comedians of her time, a time when female comedians were few and far between. |
| | Jonah Hex - Rent-it - Megan Fox and John Malkovich will likely draw movie-goers to the theater, but Josh Brolin is the real star, and the ONLY reason to consider ever seeing this film. |
| | Julie & Julia - Rent-it - If you're looking for charismatic, light-hearted entertainment Julie & Julia is the culinary comedy you're looking for. Streep, like Waltz (Inglorious Basterds) and Clooney (Up in the Air), are as close to locks as it gets for Oscars next February. |
| | Just Go with It - Skip-it - I had high hopes for a rom-com with some of my favorite guilty-pleasure actors and actresses - Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Brooklyn Decker and Bailee Madison (that's right Bailee Madison, not Billy Madison) - but this film about a guy pretending to be married to get a smoking hot girl that's even out of Andy Roddick's league is terrible! I urge you to not "just go with it." |
| | Just Wright - Rent-it - A cliched story about an NBA player (Common) and his physical therapist (Queen Latifah) actually follows the dramady formula just well enough to be worth renting. |
| | Justin Bieber: Never Say Never - Wait-for-it - Unless you have Bieber Fever, or are under the age of 20, you will dissppointed; however, despite early reviews (or more likely anticipation) this Documentary/Drama/Musical is actually okay. |
| | Katyn - Rent-it - A commemorative film about the 15,000 Polish officers (including the directors father) killed by Soviets in the Katyn forest. |
| | Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D - Rent-it if you're a fan - You know what to expect, you won't be surprised, so if you wear a cowboy hat or drive a pick-up truck, you will probably enjoy this film, otherwise, skip-it! |
| | Kick-Ass - Buy-it - Most people don't realize this movie about wannabe comic book superheroes was actually a comic book first, and this adaptation is right up there with the impressive visual stylings and stories of some of the other recent adaptations like 300, Sin City and Watchmen (yes, I said it!) but much much funnier than those other action/adventures. |
| | Kickboxer - Skip-it - One of Van Damme's best, but unless you're a fan of JCVD genre, it's not worth the extra dough. |
| | Killer Inside Me - Rent-it - Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba star in this relatively un-marketed film that, though often overly-violent, lacks all emotion. |
| | Killers - Rent-it - Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher star in this film where Kutcher is a Bond-esque assassin dating the innocent and reserved Heigl, but it falls short of being any better than a Mr. & Mrs. Smtih-ish True Lies wannabe. |
| | Killing - Rent-it - Stanley Kubrick's crime noir classic about an ex-con planning to steal $2 million from a racetrack. |
| | King Kong - Rent-it - The original King Kong film about a giant gorilla from a tropical island is still a perfect 100% on RottenTomatoes (one of the few remaining), and once you see this thoroughly entertaining stop-action film from 1933, you will understand why! |
| | Kisses - Rent-it - An Irish film finally getting it's much deserved worldwide theatrical release, follows two kids who run away from home on Christmas and spend a night of "magic and terror" in the streets of Dublin (though I must admit, it's right up my "alley" - Irish, Christmas, magic, terror - not much more I could ask for). " |
| | Knight and Day - Rent-it- The breezy action (I know, that's like "jumbo shrimp") along with the cast Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, AND Peter Sarsgaard) make this formulaic summer action film worth seeing, or possibly even owning on Blu-ray, but it's nothing special. " |
| | Knowing - Skip-it - Walking out on Nick Cage films in theaters is becoming the norm for me - so if you rent this and manage to stay awake and in front of your TV until the end, please let me know how it ends. |
| | Kobe Doin' Work: A Spike Lee Joint - Rent-it - If you played basketball at any point in your life, even if it was 7th grade, you will find this behind-the-scenes look at a game in the eye and mind of the game's best player completely intriguing. |
| | Labor Pains - Skip-it - Lindsay Lohan returns to comedy but the only thing funny about this film is the fact it went straight to DVD. |
| | Ladybugs - Skip-it - This film, in 1992, marked the beginning of the end for the comedian Rodney Dangerfield, a shame, after such great movies like Back to School and Caddyshack. |
| | Land of the Lost - Skip-it - Even Will Ferrell die-hards and fans of the TV series won't laugh at this horrible spoof. |
| | Last House on the Left - Rent-it - The unrated version is as terrifying as it is nauseating in parts, but if you're on of the rare few looking for just that, it's as good as it gets. |
| | Last Man Standing - Skip-it - This film is starring Bruce Willis as a loner (surprise, surprise) who gets caught in the middle of an Irish and an Italian gang in Texas during prohibition is as absurd as it sounds. |
| | Last Song - Skip-it - It was probably Nicholas Sparks' worst book, and likely the worst film based on those books as well, and Miley Cyrus's sulky performance is worse than her live concerts. |
| | Leap Year - Skip-it - Despite my own personal affection for Irish luck and traditions, and Amy Adams and Matthew Goode's solid attempts to keep the film afloat, Leap Year sinks into its own puddle of cliches and predictability. |
| | Leaves of Grass - Rent-it - I am admittedly a huge Edward Norton fan, but this film might finally earn him the Oscar he has just missed out on twice before, as he plays an Ivy League classics professor AND an estranged identical twin brother. |
| | Legend of the Bog - Skip-it - A horror drama about a body that's been rotting in a bog for 2,000 years. |
| | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole - Wait-for-it - This adventurous film will certainly entertain children, but Zack Snyder's animated directorial debut (300, Watchmen) is actually decent enough to entertain any fantasy/adventure movie buff. |
| | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole - Rent-it - This adventurous film will certainly entertain children, but Zack Snyder's animated directorial debut (300, Watchmen) is actually decent enough to entertain any fantasy/adventure movie buff. |
| | Legion - Skip-it - An "interesting" plot about God's angels bringing the Apocalypse to earth and a diner full of random people as humanity's last stand is just as confusing as that sentence sounds. " |
| | Let Me In - Rent-it - With no recognizable faces (as all great scary movies should), this film about a bullied boy who meets a young vampire girl is as good, if not better, than the original foreign film. |
| | Let Me In - Buy-it - With no recognizable faces (as all great scary movies should), this film about a bullied boy who meets a young vampire girl is as good, if not better, than the original foreign film. |
| | Letters to God - Rent-it - A young boy who is courageously fighting cancer turns to God as a pen pal. When his letters cross the path of older postman, the story becomes as moving, touching and at times funny as one could hope. |
| | Letters To Juliet - Rent-it - Surprisingly and ironically, or maybe not at all, this story about heart-wrenching love letters is missing the heart-touching dialogue to make it better than average, yet, of all the chick flicks to come out this year, this is the one to see if you have to see any at all. |
| | Lies & Illusions - Skip-it - Despite familiar faces/names (Christian Slater and Cuba Gooding) this film about "a writer, torn between two lovers who is hunted by spies in search of stolen diamonds" is too much! " |
| | Life - Rent-it - I'd be shocked if you hadn't heard of Planet Earth (if you haven't, go buy it on Blu-ray immediately, you won't be disappointed), Life is the "sequel" to that mesmerizing high-def documentary of relatively unseen and rarely filmed wildlife on the planet earth. " |
| | Life As We Know It - Skip-it - Another predictable romcom starring Katherine Heigl, who only succeeds at one thing, making her male co-stars almost as uninteresting as the formulaic script. |
| | Limitless - Wait-for-it - Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) is his usual charismatic self in this film about a pill that allows you to tap into your full potential - unfortunately, the screenwriter needs a dose of his own medicine. |
| | Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels - Rent-it - Probably the second best Guy Ritchie film (behind Snatch) but it feels and sounds just the same (indecipherable accents) with high action interrupted by well timed humor. |
| | Losers - Rent-it - If you have been waiting for months for a good-old-fashioned PG-13 mindless action film you may have found a 98-minute cure for your ADD, otherwise, skip-it! |
| | Lottery Ticket - Skip-it - Bow Wow and Ice Cube "star" (and I use that term lightly) in this film that is completely stereotyped and cliched about a boy who wins the lottery and his greedy neighbors. " |
| | Love 'N Dancing - Skip-it - There have been some terrible "dancing" movies since Dirty Dancing and Footloose, but this tops the list of worsts. " |
| | Love Actually - Skip-it - Though an original story (or montage of stories), Love Actually is far from being one of the best holiday films, and though the cast shines (Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley, and more) the movie itself does not. |
| | Love and Other Drugs - Wait-for-it - Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway are two opposites who attract in a film based on Jamie Reidy's memoir "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman" though the effects of this drug wear off before itís over." |
| | Love Ranch - Skip-it - Despite the typically outstanding performance by Helen Mirren, this film about Nevada's booming brothel industry lacks any excitement or interest. |
| | M*A*S*H - Skip-it - Though one of the best films of the 70s, this satirical look at war fails to ring true in today's HD world. |
| | MacGruber - Rent-it - This shockingly dirty and just-plain-wrong spoof on MacGyver truly is the best SNL film since Wayne's World, but that's not really saying that much now is it? |
| | Machete - Rent-it - This film about an ex-Federale out for revenge against the boss that betrayed him is the violent, over-the-top, shallow action film we all hoped Expendables would be. |
| | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - Rent-it - The sequel is as good as the first, this time with more familiar voices, double-edged jokes (for adults and children), and interesting plot turns than before. The only complaint is the musical number ("I Like to Move It" by the Crazy Frogs) being a repeat from the first. " |
| | Maiden Heist - Rent-it - A legendary cast (Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy, Marcia Gay Harden) in a con film equals "must-see" movie. " |
| | Management - Rent-it - A strange and awkward stalker romance that is more uncomfortable to watch than Jennifer Aniston's character seems to be with her stalker Steve Zahn. |
| | Marc Pease Experience - Skip-it - Don't let the two "funny" names attached (Jason Schwartzman and Ben Stiller) fool you! There is nothing funny about this "comedy" about a Capella group's hunt for fame. " |
| | Marmaduke - Skip-it - This kid film about the comic-strip Great Dane, Marmaduke (voiced by Owen Wilson) is exactly what parents expect, a lousy voice-overed cartoon with poorly-mouthed computer animations that kids will find super silly and fun and you will wish is over before it even starts. |
| | Mars Needs Moms - Skip-it - Uncharacteristically, this Disney animated film lacks imagination and heart though solidly confirming that even though moms make you eat your broccoli and clean up your room, Earth needs moms too! |
| | Meet the Fockers - Skip-it - A disappointing sequel that adds Dustin Hoffman and Barbara Streisand to the family as the in-laws with the funny last name. |
| | Meet the Parents - Rent-it - Robert De Niro is the father of son-in-law and male nurse Ben Stiller in this hilarious comedy that never gets old and has left the world with multiple ageless cultural references. |
| | Megamind - Rent-it - Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Brad Pitt voice this Dreamworks animated film from the brilliant villains point of view, making it an interesting spin on the superhero genre, but not on the level of the latest Pixar films, and is definitely not The Incredibles! |
| | Memento (10th Anniversary Edition) - Buy-it - Unless you are one of those people that gets easily confused by the multiplicity of circumstances, you will love this film, following a complex and clever story about a man suffering from short-term memory loss who must retrace that past few moments of his life in reverse in order to find out how he got where he is. |
| | Merry Gentleman - Rent-it - Michael Keaton's directorial debut is masterful, with a truly touching tone, and a minimalistic tale surrounding a romance between a woman and a suicidal hit man. |
| | Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 - Rent-it - Vincent Cassel is engaging in the title role of the this sequel about a the French mobster now in police custody in France. |
| | Micmacs - Rent-it - This odd and stylish farce is thin at parts, but the story billed as a "satire on the world arms trade" about a boy who's father is killed by a bomb and then shot later in life as an adult. " |
| | Middle Men - Skip-it - Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, and James Caan starring in a "funny" movie about the boom of internet porn - sounds interesting right? It isn't! " |
| | Minority Report - Rent-it - If you've never seen this sci-fi action film starring Tom Cruise fighting crime before it occurs, you are in for a treat, because it was okay the first time around, and even better in HD! |
| | Miracle - Skip-it - If it came out a week earlier in time for game 7 of the NHL playoffs it might have been worth renting for he pre-game party. |
| | Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - Rent-it (closer to Christmas time) - Miracle on 34th Street is the quintessential heart-warming Christmas story that is even more touchingly beautiful in HD. |
| | Misery - Skip-it - No doubt one of the best thrillers/dramas/horror films ever made, but nothing special in 1080p. |
| | Miss March - Skip-it - Miss March will be on one more list this year - Ten Worst Films of 2009. |
| | Monster - Skip-it - At the time Monster was one of the most see films (like Brokeback Mountain) but if you haven't seen it by now there's no need to catch it in high-def. |
| | Monsters vs. Aliens - Rent-it - Great family flick, and especially entertaining in 3D for all ages. If the gross list of stars doing voices and the relentless marketing doesn't entice you, the thumbs-up reviews should. |
| | Monsters, Inc. - Skip-it - In an effort to remarket one of Pixar's original feature films, Monsters, Inc is being re-released on Blu-ray simultaneously with the best animated film of the year, Up. And in comparison, you can tell one was made 8 years before the other. |
| | Morning Glory - Rent-it - Trying to put Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Jeff Goldblum, the writer from Devil Wears Prada, the producer of LOST, and the director of Notting Hill together in a comedy about careers versus love is like trying to make 1+1+1 = 2. It can't be done, despite the most entertaining efforts. |
| | Mugabe and the White African - Rent-it - A story about one of the last white farmers in Zimbabwe that takes a closer look at racism like you've never seen before. |
| | My Cousin Vinny - Skip-it - Though hilariously raunchy for its time, Vinny and his big-haired girlfriend come across as overly stereotypical cliches in todays comedic world. |
| | My Sister's Keeper - Rent-it - If you are in the mood for a heart-wrenching story about two young sisters facing some very grown-up decisions. |
| | My Soul to Take - Skip-it - Wes Craven misses again with this overly complex, incomprehensible tale about a murderer who swore to return and kill the children born the day he died. Confused yet? |
| | Nanny McPhee Returns - Rent-it - A rare sequel that's better than the first, Nanny McPhee 2 puts an excellent cast on screen in an entertaining family film about a Nanny and her kids who are evacuated from the city to a farm during wartime. |
| | National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Rent-it - The third in the series of National Lampoon's "vacation" films starring Chevy Chase's Griswold family may very well be the best, and is certainly one of the top 10 Christmas movies ever made. " |
| | Natural Born Killers - Rent-it - This film about two profane and wicked tabloid criminals is one of the few movies that is shockingly better on Blu-ray. |
| | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - Skip-it - Unless you are a huge Ben Stiller fan in need of a fun family film this holiday weekend this first feature-film shot in the Smithsonian is definitely worth missing. |
| | Night of the Creeps - Rent-it - A fantastic b-movie horror/comedy film about two college guys who try to fulfill their fraternity initiation by stealing a dead body. |
| | Night Train - Skip-it - Another straight-to-DVD horror film that is oddly surreal and laughably "scary." " |
| | Nine - Rent-it - Nine is a better story than it is a musical, but go see it for the sexy, talented cast that includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, and Sophia Loren. |
| | Ninja Assassin - Rent-it - This film about the deadliest assassin in the world is as bloody and sexy as you could ask for in a R-rated film - unless you're not into that sort of thing, then skip-it. |
| | No Strings Attached - Rent-it - The 110 scantily-clad minutes Natalie Portman stands on screen next to Ashton Kutcher in this "sexy" romcom may very well lose her the Oscar, despite her beautifully dark and deserving performance in Black Swan." |
| | Nostalgia for the Light - Rent-it - An overwhelmingly stunning documentary about a world 10,000 feet above sea level to the driest place on earth where astronomers stand inches above 19th-century prisoners' remains and millions of light years below a blanket of stars. |
| | Nowhere Boy - Wait-for-it - This drama about a 15-year old John Lennon is remarkably accurate, and therefore interesting, and Aaron Johnson is casted perfectly for the role. |
| | Observe and Report - Rent-it - Mall-cop-comedies are not for everyone, but for those it caters to, it's like smashing your funny bone into the corner of the kitchen table. Whether or not you gave the other mall cop (Kevin James' Paul Blart) a chance, you'll like this darker version much better. |
| | Obsessed - Rent-it - For poor acting, rare thrills and pretty ladies and no other reason! |
| | Ocean's 11 - Skip-it - A rare original film that is much worse than the remake, this one starring Sinatra, Martin and Davis as the suave thieves (replaced later by Clooney, Pitt and Damon). |
| | Oceans - Buy-it - Two directors named Jacques but not Cousteau, Disney and a narrating Pierce Brosnan bring us this unprecedented look under the sea just in time for Earth Day 2010. |
| | One Missed Call 3 - Skip-it - I must've missed the One Missed Call 2 and still wish I would've let the original go straight to voicemail. |
| | Only When I Dance - Rent-it - Don't miss this uplifting documentary about two teenagers from a violent home in Rio de Janeiro whose only dreams are to become ballet dancers. |
| | Open Season - Skip-it - Animated animal follies have been done since the days of Bugs Bunny, but this is nowhere near that funny. Movies jumping on the 3D Blu-ray bandwagon this early are bound to be the bottom-feeders just trying to sell a few extra copies. |
| | Orphan - Rent-it - The ending truly is the most shocking twist since Sixth Sense, and the kid is just as creepy as Samara from The Ring. |
| | Other Man - Skip-it - This stellar cast (Liam Neeson, Antonio Banderas, and Laura Linney) fails to create any tension in what should be a completely stressful situation - an affair. |
| | Our Family Wedding - Skip-it - Despite a promising and talented ensemble cast, there is nothing else witty or funny in this film besides what you've seen in the 30 second trailer. |
| | Out of Sight - Rent-it - Steven Soderbergh directs George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, bank robber and US marshal respectively, in this dram/rom/com heist film showing us just how much opposites can and will attract. |
| | Paper Heart - Rent-it - Paper Heart is a partially scripted film about a documentary about love that tests the boundaries of story-telling in an intriguing and delightful fashion. |
| | Paperman - Rent-it - Ryan Reynolds plays an imaginary superhero named Captain Excellent that lives inside the head of a failed middle-aged novelist (Jeff Daniels) with writer's block. |
| | Paranormal Activity - Buy-it - Paranormal Activity is an absolutely terrifying faux-documentary (think Blair Witch Project) that will having finally believing that horror |
| | Paranormal Activity 2 - Rent-it - Even if you didn't see the first film in this terrifying low-budget horror series, this film about a haunted home will still entertain and scare. And though this prequel isn't quite as intense, it's actually better written and a more interesting plot. |
| | Paul - Rent-it - This sci-fi comedy about an alien who needs a ride across the country is not nearly as clever as Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, but Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's latest creation does serve up some intergalactic entertainment and is at times hysterical - "at times." |
| | Peep World - Skip-it - New This Week - A dysfunctional mostly unfunny comedy starring Sarah Silverman, Rainn Wilson, and Michael C. Hall (Dexter) about a wealthy family whose youngest son writes a tell-all story about their neurotic lives. |
| | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Rent-it - The relatively un-renowned cast and impatient plot actually help make this film about Greek gods interesting and entertaining. |
| | Perfect Getaway - Rent-it - A Perfect Getaway is a perfect campy b-movie horror film with an unpredictable act 3 twist and red herrings galore. |
| | Phish 3D - Rent-it and are a fan - Otherwise it's just another 3D concert with nothing new. |
| | Pink Panther 2 - Skip-it - You probably didn't see the first one, but if you did, and you actually want to see this sequel, then be my guest! |
| | Piranha 3-D - Rent-it - If you are in the mood for a bloody, gnarly, laughable, b-movie horror film filled with naked ladies and over-the-top gore, this is your ticket. |
| | Piranha 3-D - Buy-it in 3D - If you are in the mood for a bloody, gnarly, laughable, b-movie horror film filled with naked ladies and over-the-top gore, this is your ticket. |
| | Pirate Radio - Rent-it - An extremely interesting film with great sound about a band of rebel DJs who took a boat into the Atlantic and played and aired rock & roll albums that were illegal within Britain. |
| | Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy - Buy-it - Though the series gets progressively worse with each film, you get 4 extra special feature discs with hours of interesting behind-the-scenes footage on top of the 3 epic pirating feature films in 1080p. |
| | Please Give - Rent-it - This film starring Amanda Peet and Oliver Platt, a middle-class, white, Manhattan couple, takes an interesting look at the way social class status and ethical parenting decisions can clash. |
| | Ponyo - Rent-it - You've never heard of it because I hadn't, but Ponyo, a story inspired by The Little Mermaid from Academy Award-winning Japanese animation director Miyazaki, is one the best animated fairy tales ever made! |
| | Predator 2 - Skip-it - While Predator 1 on Blu-ray is something you must see, the sequel is worth skipping even if it was the only thing showing on an 8-hour plane ride. |
| | Predators - Rent-it - It is NOT on the same planet as the original Schwarzenegger film, but is the bloody, action-packed, sci-fi thriller it sets out to be. |
| | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Rent-it - Yet another miss on a very popular video game adaptation, though this swashbuckling film is entertaining and action-packed enough to rent if you're in need of some good-old-fashioned Bruckheimer action. |
| | Public Enemies - Buy-it - Depp plays Dillinger perfectly and Mann's Tommy-gun-blasting-vintage-car-chase action sequences are top notch (as expected), but Bale falls short with little to work with in this generally lacking dramatic story. |
| | Push - Skip-it - Push is only worth renting if you are a die-hard Matrix/Jumper/Dakota Fanning hyper-sci-fi action fan. |
| | Rabbit Hole - Buy-it - Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart play an impossibly intriguing married couple trying to put their lives back in order after a terrible accident that changed everything about this suburban family. I was just saying the other night while watching Love Happens and thinking about his Batman character Two-Face that Eckhart will win an Academy Award some day. This might be it. And it might be Kidman's best performance as well. |
| | Race to Witch Mountain - Skip-it - RTWM is one of the better family films on the new release shelf, but skip it unless you love the Rock. |
| | Raging Bull - Rent-it - This boxing movie is better than all five Rocky films, Ali, Snatch, and even better than the Oscar-nominated film The Fighter. And the boxer it's about would have kicked all their butts too. |
| | Rambo - Buy-it - Rambo is the definition of 80s action, and besides Predator, one of the best, so if you are into that sort've thing (cheesy one liners, blood and violence in the jungle, and 'roided up protagonists) buy this film, or the entire collection, in HD! |
| | Ramona and Beezus - Rent-it - Based on the best-selling books by Beverly Cleary, this is film about a young girl with an imagination big enough to save her family's home is better than almost every other G-rated film to come out this year - show it to your kids if nothing else. |
| | Random Hearts - Skip-it - Harrison Ford is Dutch van den Broeck, and this film about an "accidental" plane crash is just as bad his character's name." |
| | Rango - Buy-it - Johnny Depp truly is Rango, a pet chameleon accidentally stranded in the Nevada desert, and just like Depp, Rango is charming, smart, creative, beautiful, and definitely not for kids! Though it definitely is an early front-runner for Best Animated Picture in 2011. |
| | Rare Exports: A Christmas - Rent-it - It is Black Christmas meets Bad Santa, a horror comedy that takes place on the eve of Christmas in northern Finland, where an 'archeological' dig has just unearthed the real Santa Claus. |
| | Red - Rent-it - Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, and John Malkovich are retired CIA agents who know too much, and therefore become targets for the Agency that trained them. But it is just another comic book adaptation that falls short, despite some big name actors doing things we aren't used to seeing them doing - at least not anymore. |
| | Red Riding Hood - Skip-it - Amanda Seyfried actually is brilliant and beautiful in Red, however, her supporting cast is as dull as brown basket of bread, and the script is even worse - leaving me to wonder: When commercials for movies say a film is "Exciting" and "Beautiful" and "Superb" can advertisers just grab words out of context (i.e. Red Riding Hood is not at all exciting, and though Seyfried is beautiful, the film is superbly bad.)? " |
| | Remember Me - Rent-it - Robert Pattinson fans will inevitably rent this to satisfy their Eclipse obsession, but everyone else will realize how bad of an actor he really is, and then be even more upset by the shocking ending in this film. But rent-it, and fast-forward it if you have to, because the ending is controversially outstanding. |
| | Repo Men - Skip-it - Too much gore and not enough story (which is evident from the previews: "What is that movie about?!"), and this coming from a fan of films like Spun, Evil Dead, and The Devil's Rejects which is saying a lot! " |
| | Requiem for a Dream - Rent-it - Though not for everyone, Requiem is already a cultish classic with dark, bleak imagery that's only bleaker in 1080p. |
| | Resident Evil: Afterlife - Skip-it - Even in 3-D this "action" franchise lacks even one single interesting scene, unless of course you intend on laughing at a ridiculously boring zombie film. " |
| | Restrepo - Rent-it - This film is not just behind the scenes of life of a soldier, it is the life of soldier, and is possibly the greatest war documentary every created, and absolutely the best film about the Afghan War. |
| | Robin Hood - Rent-it - This marks the 8th time the story about the outlaw archer and his "merry" men has been made into a film, and despite a solid performance by Russell Crowe and a few gripping action sequences from director Ridley Scott, this Robin Hood disappointingly brings nothing new to the story (fingers-crossed the director's cut on DVD/Blu-ray will be as much as improvement on the theatrical cut as Scott's Kingdom of Heaven). " |
| | Robot Chicken: Star Wars - Episode II - Rent-it - Buy the first one, then rent this hilarious sequel from Cartoon Network's edgy late-night programming dubbed Adult Swim. |
| | Runaways - Rent-it - Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning are all grown-up and make this story about hard rock's first all-female group more interesting than they were in real life. |
| | Rush - Beyond the Lighted Stage - Rent-it - An extremely interesting and entertaining documentary about the band that made their way through Canadian bars in the late 60s and 70s only to become multi-platinum group we karaoke to today. |
| | Saint John of Las Vegas - Skip-it - This comedy starring Steve Buscemi and Sarah Silverman follows a former blackjacker's return to Vegas is far from imaginative or witty, and barely quirky. |
| | Salt - Rent-it - If you liked Jolie in Wanted, you will love her in this, but even an impressive performance from her can't save this film from the predictably impossible plot. |
| | Sanctum - Skip-it - It is hard to imagine that a James Cameron film about water and adventure could be bad (The Abyss, Titatic and coming soon - Avatar 2) but Sanctum, despite being beautifully shot in 3-D, drowns under lifeless performances and sappy dialogue. |
| | Saw 3-D - Skip-it - Believe it or not, this is hands down the worst installment in the once terrifyingly-grotesque-and-brilliantly-plotted-now-overly-grotesque-and-illogically-plotted series. |
| | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - Buy-it - This stylish and eye-popping action comedy looks like a pop-art comic book turned button-mashing video game caught on film, and is a giant metaphor for generation X's dating lives and daily thoughts. |
| | Scott Walker: 30 Century Man - Rent-it - Every fan of any type of music will love this look at one of the most influential men in rock history. |
| | Scream - Buy-it - A true scary movie masterpiece from Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson about a masked serial killer who follows the "rules" of all the original scary movie masterpieces - with a twist." |
| | Scream 2 - Buy-it - A rare scary movie sequel that's better than the first (i.e. Friday the 13th Part 2), Scream 2 takes place two years after the original tragic events surrounding the high school kids at Woodsboro who are now in college, and this film is even scarier and funnier than the original. |
| | Scream 3 - Skip-it - All series have their downfalls, and Scream 3 is by far the worst of the series so far (Scream 4 hits theaters April 15, 2011), as the story takes a creative turn as it follows the same group of "kids" at the same time a scary movie about the original murders in Woodsboro is being filmed - but it's not the same." |
| | Se7en - Buy-it - If you don't already own this "our-time top 100" horror/crime drama movie on DVD you need to own a copy on Blu-ray. " |
| | Season of the Witch - Skip-it - I am starting to feel like a broken record, but please, Nic Cage, please, stop making movies! How did you win an Oscar? Seriously? Season of the Witch is boring and ugly, so much so it can't even pass as one of those terrible movies you just have to see so you can laugh at how bad it is. |
| | Secondhand Lions - Buy-it - Michael Caine and Robert Duvall play Haley Joel Osment's great uncles in a wholesome, heart-wrenching, hialrious and thoroughly entertaining film that is of the most underrated films of the decade. |
| | Sex and the City 2 - Skip-it - I know, I know, Aidan Shaw, Carrie's other long-term boyfriend shows back up, but even die-hard Sex and the City fans will be disappointed in this sequel to an actually decent TV series turned motion picture. |
| | Sex, Lies, and Videotape - Rent-it - Steven Soderbergh's first major moment in film is exactly what the title says: extracurricular and voyeuristic. |
| | Shaun of the Dead - Buy-it - The Edgar Wright-Simon Pegg-Nick Frost trio typically fails at the box-office (which means you probably didn't see it) but also typically receives critical acclaim (which means you should). |
| | She's Out of My League - Rent-it - Dorky guys gets perfect-10 girl - sound like something you've seen 100 times before? - surprisingly, it's not! She's Out of My League is the best romantic comedy of the year so far. |
| | Sherlock Holmes - Buy-it - Guy Ritchie and Robert Downey, Jr. put an eccentric and insanely stylish spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective story like only the two could accomplish; however, the end only really justifies the means. |
| | Shorts - Skip-it - Shorts is a great movie for short little elementary school kids, and awfully boring for anyone older. |
| | Shrek Forever After - Skip-it - This Shrek film (like the 3rd) is a disappointment, cutting back on the pop-culture references that we loved in the 1st, and still missing the story that drew us back into the 2nd. |
| | Shrek Forever After - Buy-it in 3-D - Unless you live in Manhattan and have to pay $20 per ticket, otherwise, wait for the DVD/Blu-ray because this Shrek film (like the 3rd) is a disappointment, cutting back on the pop-culture references that we loved in the 1st, and still missing the story that drawed us back into the 2nd. |
| | Shutter Island - Rent-it - A new Scorsese that's some of the same but a lot of new, including a lot of very artsy dripping red blood and falling black ash. Shutter Island has you double-taking and second-guessing every moment of every scene with every character, that suspense coupled with the Hitchcocky soundtrack creates a edge-of-your-seat thriller that is drawn out a little too long but ultimately worth your while in the end. |
| | Silverado - Rent-it - The mid-80s western that revived the genre. |
| | Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - Rent-it - Sky Captain remains one of the most visually stunning (two words that should be married to 1080p and high-def) creations of all time - so where's the sequel?! |
| | Skyline - Skip-it - Disappointed doesn't begin to describe anyone who saw this sci-fi film that starts off so well with a promising idea, but that idea is quickly abducted by the ridiculous dialogue spoken by actors that might as well be aliens on a planet of implausible plots. |
| | Skyline - Skip-it - Disappointed doesn't begin to describe anyone who saw this sci-fi film that starts off so well with a promising idea, but that idea is quickly abducted by the ridiculous dialogue spoken by actors that might as well be aliens on a planet of implausible plots. |
| | Sling Blade - Rent-it - If you didn't appreciate Billy Bob Thornton's ability before, you will now, seeing him as a disturbed and simple-minded 36-year-old adult who spent the last 25 years of his life in a mental hospital. |
| | Snakes on a Plane - Skip-it - Though soon to be considered a "cult classic" (given time), Samuel L. Jackson's Snakes on a Plane is nothing special in 1080p high-def. " |
| | Snatch - Buy-it - One of my all-time favorite performances by Brad Pitt is the bareknuckle boxer Mickey O’Neil in this Guy Ritchie diamond heist. |
| | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Buy-it - If you have kids, because the 1937 original version of Snow White set the standard for animated-musical, fairy-tale films for decades to come, while at the same time defining Disney as a feature-film studio. |
| | South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut - Buy-it - Die-hard South Park fanboys will never get sick of this R-rated 2-hour version, but even those who have never seen an episode of the long-running Comedy Central animated TV series will laugh uncontrollably at this completely "wrong" full featured film with "cameos" from Satan, Saddam, and Brian Boitano. " |
| | Spaceballs - Skip-it - Funny enough, a film making fun of the greatest special effects film of its time (Star Wars) isn't worth watching in full high-definition resolution. |
| | Spies Like Us - Buy-it - Better today than it was 1985, John Landis's farce starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd is a hilarious spoof of the blockbuster spy/action films of the past 25 years. |
| | Splice - Buy-it - Adrien Brody stars in this sci-fi-horror-thriller about scientists who tinker with DNA hybrids until something goes "terribly wrong" (as expected), but what comes next will pleasantly (and probably shockingly after seeing the laughable trailers) surprise you! " |
| | Spread - Skip-it - You care less about Ashton Kutcher in this film than you do in real life. |
| | Stan Helsing - Skip-it - It will have you wishing they never made Scary Movie and blaming the great spoofs like Holy Grail and Airplane. |
| | Stand By Me - Buy-it - Four boys set out on the adventure of their lives in this beloved and touching coming-of-age drama directed by Rob Reiner, based on the novella The Body by Stephen King, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland as young boys! |
| | Star Trek - Buy-it - This witty, sexy and violent film is truly the first Star Trek film for everyone. Even after 2 hours and 6 minutes, Trekkies and newbies alike will walk out wanting more - which inevitably will come in just a few years time following an $80 opening weekend. |
| | Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection - Buy-it - If could describe the perfect movie to watch in 1080p high-def it would be each and every Star... Wars film ever made. But Star Trek would be a close second. |
| | Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection - Rent-it - (see Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection) Ditto. |
| | Starman - Rent-it - John Carpenter's "sci-fi" drama needs to be seen (either for the first time or 10th) in 1080p HD. " |
| | State of Play - Buy-it - One of the best films of the year, with an astounding cast performing at the peak of their careers to deliver a story so powerful and intriguing that, despite this hype, you will not expect. State of Play is the best journalism movie since Shattered Glass and the best drama since Slumdog Millionaire. |
| | Step Up 3D - Skip-it - Unless you are a die-hard SYTYCD fan (and if you don't know what that means that you aren't) skip this film, even as interesting as a dance film shot entirely 3-D sounds. |
| | Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li - Skip-it - This video game adaptation makes the original JCVD-version of Street Fighter look like a cinematic masterpiece. |
| | Strike - Skip-it - Unless fart jokes and Tara Reid are your thing. |
| | Sucker Punch - Skip-it - New This Week -This was supposed to be the "next big thing" from filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen), and just like those films this epic fantasy adventure is visually arresting, however, Sucker Punch follows an un-appealing story about an un-appealing girl (though not to the eyes) who ecapes her dark reality by creating her own "dream" world." |
| | Sunshine Cleaning - Rent-it - Unfortunately this film was only in limited release while in theaters, but that just means you can finally catch this fantastic comedy-drama starring two rising young actresses, Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, on DVD! |
| | Surveillance - Rent-it - An extremely gory thriller that does exactly as it intends to do, gives you chills and stirs your stomach to near nausea. |
| | Take Me Home Tonight - Skip-it - It's somewhat of a mash-up of Hot Tub Time Machine, House Party, and any teen rom-com starring Freddy Prinze Jr. and is just as bad as any of those FPJ films as well. |
| | Takers - Rent-it - It's a new Rat Pack-ish Oceans-11-y heist film, starring Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Tip 'TI' Harris, Chris Brown, and Hayden Christensen, so don't expect top notch acting, or really acting at all, but the film is entertaining from a story and action standpoint. |
| | Taking Chances - Skip-it - Justin Long and Emmanuelle Chriqui are names and faces that may interest a few teens and twenty-somethings in this romantic comedy, but every generation will hate this DVD. |
| | Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - Skip-it - Despite Denzel and Travolta's usual draw there seems to be a lack of interest in this remake of the much better original of the same name. |
| | Taking of Pelham One Two Three - Rent-it - Walter Matthau stars in the original (and much better version) of this thrilling ransom film. |
| | Taking Woodstock - Skip-it - This comedy about the 60's music festival is full of cliches and missing the most important part of the event - the music! |
| | Tangled - Buy-it - A return to their proven princess formula but more entertaining and action-packed than your typical animated Disney films. |
| | Taxidermia - Rent-it - This surreal, striking, graphic and disturbing comedy (yes I said comedy) is hard to watch at times but the story about a grandfather, father and son is as creative and imaginative as anything you've ever seen. |
| | Teen Wolf - Rent-it - Teen Wolf is one of those sci-fi comedies that wasn't received well by the critics, but over time has become a cult classic for all gen Y-ers (aka Millennials), about a high school basketball player (Michael J. Fox) who struggles with the usual stereotypes of high school while also dealing with the genetic "curse" of a werewolf." |
| | Terminator Salvation - Rent-it - Better special effects but a less interesting story than the originals -- and surprisingly, not much better acting. Maybe it's the DP Shane Hurlbut's fault: "Are you a professional or not?!" " |
| | The A-Team - Rent-it - It correctly captures the silly, over-the-top action-packed 80s TV show, so if you enjoy(ed) it, you will enjoy this. |
| | The Adjustment Bureau - Buy-it - Is Matt Damon married? Because if so, he might be having an affair with Emily Blunt. These two stars light the screen on fire and their burning chemistry is reason enough to see this film about politics, life and love and whether or not we control our own destiny. |
| | The African Queen - Rent-it - Any film starring either Humphrey Bogart or Katharine Hepburn is worth seeing, and The African Queen stars them both as a boozing, smoking, cussing captain and a prim and proper lady in thoroughly entertaining adventuromedy. |
| | The American - Wait-for-it - You'll be moved by the stillness of this film, starring George Clooney as a lonely and subdued assassin in a slow-paced and beautifully shot spy thriller. |
| | The Answer Man - Skip-it - An indie comedy that feels more like a rushed studio pic, with bad acting and implausible scenarios, it is one major movie cliche after another. |
| | The Back-Up Plan - Skip-it - Did you really think Jennifer Lopez was making a comeback? Come on! If you already know that her character gets artificially inseminated just before she meets the "perfect" man you know too much. " |
| | The Blind Side - Rent-it - The Blind Side is about the remarkable true story about Michael Oher, a homeless boy turned first-round NFL draft pick, and though the script is not nearly as impressive as the true story, Sandra Bullock turns in the performance of a lifetime. |
| | The Book of Eli - Skip-it - Another post-apocalyptic film and another disappointing choice by Denzel Washington, where the word "apocalyptic" takes a more religious-meaning, than the expected post-war action-packed trailers lead you to believe. " |
| | The Bounty Hunter - Skip-it - I hate to say it, because I am huge fan of this easy-on-the-eyes and mostly-talented pairing of Aniston (FRIENDS) and Butler (300), but this unromantic anti-comedy about a broken-up couple strangely re-united is the worst film of 2010 so far! |
| | The Cable Guy - Rent-it - The Cable Guy is to Ace Ventura as Leno is to Conan - in other words, it's not for everyone, but it's also the most underrated comedy of all time. Don't miss Jim Carrey's twisted performance in this dark comedy about American's addiction to TV. |
| | The City of Your Final Destination - Rent-it - If you are into long, gentle, love stories about social class, Anthony Hopkins, or Laura Linney, otherwise, skip-it! |
| | The Class - Rent-it - This French documentary about a teacher and his inner city students will repeatedly surprise you. |
| | The Collector - Rent-it - Fans of Saw (especially the original) will be more than pleasantly surprised with what they've done with this new suspenseful plot and horrifying story. |
| | The Craft - Skip-it - It has a surprisingly large following with twenty-somethings today, but The Craft misfires at every level, including horrid special effects and infuriating plot choices by leading characters. |
| | The Crazies - Rent-it - Now I know this isn't say much to the non-zombie fan, but this remake is probably one of the top 10 best zombie films ever - and for those for which this "doesn't mean" - The Crazies will have you jumping out off the edge of your seat more than a few times. " |
| | The Descent: Part 2 - Rent-it - Especially if you liked the first film about a group spelunking female friends in search of adventure, this one starts off just minutes after that, and will have you jumping and screaming in your seat soon thereafter. |
| | The Dilemma - Skip-it - Vince Vaughn and Kevin James (two of the funniest guys alive) stand beside Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Channing Tatum and Queen Latifah in this comedy about "bro's before hoes" from Ron Howard and Brian Grazer but fails to find a balance that will have you laughing much at all." |
| | The Eagle - Skip-it - Picture Braveheart meets Gladiator, except instead of an inspired Mel Gibson you get a spiritless Channing Tatum, and instead of the epic Ridley Scott you get Kevin Macdonald's flat direction. |
| | The Edge - Rent-it - Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson, plane crashes, affairs, and man-eating bears makes this action/adventure worth renting if you've never seen it before. |
| | The Expendables - Buy-it - The Expendables delivers exactly what Sly Stallone promised, over-the-top 80s action full of testosterone-filled, protein-farting, manly awesomeness. |
| | The Experiment - Skip-it - Though an interesting film about an interesting experiment, men chosen to be guards and prisoners in a psychological study, both the study and the film leave you with no lasting or significant outcome. |
| | The Extra Man - Skip-it - A movie based on a novel about a man who thinks he is in a novel, this movie a man who "fancies himself" the hero of an F. Scott Fitzgerald story is often quirky and sometimes funny, but altogether lacking. " |
| | The Fast and the Furious - Rent-it - A much better version of the newest, fourth, and hopefully last version of story about a thrill-seeking, gear-head posse. |
| | The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - Skip-it - The worst of the four. |
| | The Fighter - Buy-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - Best Picture Oscar Nominee - Christian Bale is the trainer of boxing brother Mark Wahlberg, aka "Irish" Micky Ward, who is just about to go pro during the early 1980s. Like the boxer he portrays, Wahlberg is a longshot at Best Actor awards this year, but deservingly worth at least a nomination as his skinny co-star Bale steals scene after scene, and round after round, as per usual." |
| | The Fighter - Rent-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - Christian Bale is the trainer of boxing brother Mark Wahlberg, aka "Irish" Micky Ward, who is just about to go pro during the early 1980s. Like the boxer he portrays, Wahlberg is a longshot at Best Actor awards this year, but deservingly worth at least a nomination as his skinny co-star Bale steals scene after scene, and round after round, as per usual." |
| | The Fourth Kind - Rent-it - Understandably criticized, but taken for what it is (which I won't spoil for you if you don't know), The Fourth Kind is frightening for those with open minds and told in an extremely creative fashion. |
| | The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Skip-it |
| | The Girl Who Played With Fire - Rent-it - This is the 2nd film in the Millennium triology about the title character, Lisbeth Salander, a social misfit hacker and is worth a viewing if and only if you put in the time to watch the first and third as well. |
| | The Good, the Bad, the Weird - Rent-it - If you've seen The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (if you haven't go rent it now!) and you can deal with a foreign film, go rent this fun Korean western that never takes itself too seriously. |
| | The Goonies - Rent-it - Sean Astin embarks on a magical journey with a group of friends (long before he did so as a hobbit) in search of a mytserious treasure, teenage love, and life-long bonding experience. |
| | The Great Buck Howard - Rent-it - John Malkovich carries yet another light comedy and holds your attention closely in his heavyweight hands. |
| | The Green Hornet - Skip-it - For some reason I was just never excited about this film. Maybe it's because I can't wait for that other green film (The Green Lantern) to come out? Or maybe it's because I've just had enough of Seth Rogen? But this action & adventure, science fiction & fantasy, comedy is just barely entertaining at best - so I guess it was rightfully so. |
| | The Green Mile - Rent-it - A bit long (3 hours and 20 minutes) to own, but if you've never seen it before, The Green Mile starring Tom Hanks is an emotional and powerful flashback narration worth those 3+ hours, at least once. |
| | The Hangover - Buy-it - Carried by hilarious performances by the three leading roles, The Hangover sets the bar at an all-time high for bachelor party movies. |
| | The Hannibal Lecter Anthology - Buy-it - What Misery fails to be in high-def (see below), the Hannibal trilogy nails on the head (or should I say nails to the ceiling in an demonic, yet angellic fashion). |
| | The Haunting in Connecticut - Rent-it – Another fairly frightening film for devoted fans of the genre. |
| | The Illusionist - Rent-it - Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, and Paul Giamatti are brilliantly casted in this "magical" film about an illusionist versus a police inspector and, of course, a twist. " |
| | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Rent-it - A visual spectacle indeed, however Heath Ledger's final film is nothing more than dark and beautiful chaos brough together by some decent performances from Ledger, Christopher Plummer, and cast. |
| | The Informers - Skip-it - This depressing film fails to inform like previous works by Easton but is amazing visually. |
| | The Jaundiced Eye - Rent-it - An investigative documentary about a Michigan man who served ten years in prison for "supposedly" abusing his son. " |
| | The Joneses - Rent-it - A brilliant film about Americans needs to consume all the latest and greatest starring Demi Moore and David Duchovny that will not ever see the wide-release it deserves but I beg of you to go see it if you can! |
| | The Karate Kid - Rent-it - It's nowhere near as good as the original version of the story about a kid who uses karate to better his life, so rent that if you haven't seen it, then maybe go see this reboot if you are still interested. |
| | The Karate Kid 1 & 2 - Rent-it - Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio's chemistry makes this predictable yet sincere story of a boy in search of direction worth renting, but there is nothing really special about it on Blu-ray. |
| | The Kids Are All Right - Rent-it - This film about the modern family was THE film to come out of Sundance in 2010, if you are lucky enough to have it playing in a theater near you see it, otherwise, a must rent the Tuesday it hits shelves. |
| | The King's Speech - Buy-it - Best Picture Oscar Nominee - This art house drama stars Guy Pearce and Colin Firth as King Edward VIII and King George VI of England ruling over a country on the brink of war. Oh, and his wife Queen Elizabeth is Helena Bonham Carter and his eccentric speech therapist is played by Geoffrey Rush. |
| | The Last Airbender - Buy-it - Let me preface this by saying (but not spoiling) that M. Night Shyamalan created this film (as he has all of his other films) in attempt to cross, combine, and blur the typical lines of typical genres - and Last Airbender is no different. Despite being uber-marketed as a blockbuster action film, Shyamalan OBVIOUSLY intends Airbender to be a spoof of epic summer blockbusters, and does so brilliantly! |
| | The Last Boy Scout - Skip-it - Does this sound familiar? "Bruce Willis plays an agent who has hit rock bottom as a detective." If not, give it a shot; otherwise, skip it! " |
| | The Last Exorcism - Rent-it - This suspense/thriller possessed by a horror-movie will have you doubting your beliefs and reconsidering others. And though the demonic possession scenes are the best in nearly 30 years (since the original Exorcist) and the story leading up to the bizarre ending is truly unique and thoroughly suspenseful, The Last Exorcism will ultimately leave most movie-goers disappointed. |
| | The Lincoln Lawyer - Buy-it - Early reviews had the world buzzing about Matthew McConaughey's return to the courtroom (A Time to Kill), however, recently, the buzz has turned into a low hum as The Lincoln Lawyer fails to offer a single twist on the predictable formula. |
| | The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Buy-it - Besides Star Wars, the LOTR trilogy is the most anticipated film move to HD/Blu-ray - this is what you bought your Blu-ray player for! Don't miss out on the extraordinary adventure and story about the hobbits, the fellowship, and THE ring - the preciousssss. |
| | The Lovely Bones - Skip-it - Peter Jackson directly a movie starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and Susan Sarandon about an after-life after murder sounds award-worthy, but this film, despite dazzling moments, is too off-kilter with moments of violence followed by moments of love. |
| | The Marine 2 - Skip-it - The Marine was surprisingly okay (if you are into that sort of thing - bad acting, action and violence), the Marine 2 isn't even bearable as that! |
| | The Mask of Zorro - Rent-it - Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, and Catherine Zeta-Jones bring not just good looks and charisma to the story of the swashbuckling hero, but also humor and creativity. |
| | The Mechanic - Rent-it - I have been a huge fan of Jason Statham every since teh Transporter, and I always liked Ben Foster's performance in Alpha Dog, but this action/thriller remake is overly violent, even for a Statham film, and therefor isn't a Buy-it" for most movie-goers. " |
| | The Men Who Stare at Goats - Rent-it - This dry comedy about a special division of the army trained to have super powers, mental super powers that kill goats just by thinking about it, is a bit disappointing with its star-filled cast. Think of it as Three Kings meets Burn After Reading with a side of The Big Lebowski. |
| | The Monster Squad - Rent-it - A horror-comedy classic for any Millennial about a bunch of kids who stumble upon a talisman, which is being sought by five classic horror movie monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and yes--Gill Man). |
| | The Natural - Rent-it - Any baseball fan has to rent this classic, top-10 ever sports film, available in HD just in time for the first week of the Major League Baseball season. |
| | The Next Three Days - Skip-it - Classified as a drama/horror/romance and not surprisingly, mystery, this completely implausible film stars Russell Crowe as a husband to a wife who is arrested for a murder she didn't commit. |
| | The Ninth Gate - Skip-it - Big names like Johnny Depp and Roman Polanski make the Ninth Gate a tempting thriller but the 60-second trailer is as thrilling as it gets. |
| | The Other Guys - Rent-it - Hilarious at times, but altogether lacking from the usually super-funny duo of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (Step Brothers, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy) |
| | The Oxford Murders - Skip-it - Elijah Wood and John Hurt, a student and professor, discover a murdered woman's body and are subsequently "forced" to solve the "mysterious" case. " |
| | The Perfect Game - Rent-it - A sappy, corny, Mexican version of The Sandlot, one of the best little league baseball movies of all time (just below Rookie of the Year, though most of that takes place in the Majors)! |
| | The Perfect Sleep - Skip-it - This film noir homage has just a little too much of everything - especially shadows. |
| | The Pianist - Rent-it - One of the most underrated Oscar-y films of all-time! See this true-life story about a musician during WWII. |
| | The Polar Express - Buy-it - The children's book is a better version of this Christmas story, but the animation was groundbreaking at the time, and if you want something to show off that new 3D TV when your family comes to visit these holidays this is probably the best ride. |
| | The Postman - Skip-it - The mid-90s western that tried to re-imagine the genre -- and failed miserably. |
| | The Princess and the Frog - Rent-it - Disney returns to its roots while Pixar is leaps and bounds above anything Disney creates, and this animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans about a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again is no different. |
| | The Proposal - Skip-it - Like Biel's scene in Powder Blue, Reynolds and Bullock's nude scene should fill the seats for this mostly lacking romantic comedy. |
| | The Quick and the Dead - Rent-it - A Sam Raimi film starring Sharon Stone supported by Gene Hackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Russell Crowe in an old western town called Redemption. How can you resist? |
| | The Rite - Skip-it - Though Anthony Hopkins does his best Hannibal Lecter impression, this rite of passage should be your last if you get any redeeming value from this unscary, uninteresting, and underwhelming film that fails to explain a single cause for any effect. |
| | The Road - Rent-it - This Pulitzer Prize winning thriller from the author who wrote No Country for Old Men stars Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron in a barren post-apocalyptic world that is an emotional masterpiece guaranteed a handful of Oscar noms. |
| | The Roommate - Skip-it - As a 20-something guy it pains me to say you shouldn't go see Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly as horney college freshmen but The Roomate might already have brought home the Worst Film of 2011 award. |
| | The Sandlot - Buy-it - With opening day just around the corner, Spring just days away, and absolutely nothing new worth renting or buying this week, go out and buy Sandlot on Blu-ray and enjoy this heart-warming story about a group of kids who idolize Babe Ruth and meet for sandlot baseball games and typical childhood nonsense in the most memorable summer of their youth. |
| | The Search For Santa Paws - Skip-it - Unless you are/have a small giggling child looking for a good cry, this film about Santa's puppy dog is sappy and lame. |
| | The Siege - Rent-it - Just look at the cast and try and tell me you aren't curious: Annette Bening, Tony Shalhoub, Denzel Washington, and Bruce Willis. |
| | The Social Network - Buy-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - Under David Fincher's direction (Se7en), Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake star in this film about the founders of Facebook, and do so brilliantly. Like it or not, The Social Network was the best film of the year. |
| | The Social Network - Buy-it - Under David Fincher's direction (Se7en), Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake star in this film about the founders of Facebook, and do so brilliantly. Like it or not, The Social Network is the best film so far this year. |
| | The Soloist - Rent-it - This film starring two Hollywood heavy hitters fails to knock it out of the park, but will leave its mark on your heart. |
| | The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Rent-it - Another decent Disney film from the creators of the National Treasure franchise and once again starring Nicolas Cage, this time as a master sorcerer trying to defend modern-day Manhattan. |
| | The Sound of Music - Rent-it - Another over-the-top classic about a nun turned nanny who sings and smiles her way through thick and thing. |
| | The Spy Next Door - Skip-it - Jackie Chan, George Lopez, and Billy Ray Cyrus - the three "stars" of this film about a man who "has" to protect neighborhood kids from spies looking for a secret code (LOL ROTFL) - are on the top of my list of least favorite celebrities. " |
| | The Square - Rent-it - A wonderfully dark Australian film-noir with all the makings of the perfect drama: affairs, arson, blackmail and murder. |
| | The Switch - Skip-it - Aniston and Bateman are perfectly funny together, and 6-year old Thomas Robinson steals every scene he is in, but the script is too rom-com formulaic to even suggesting renting since you know what's going to happen before it even begins. |
| | The Taqwacores - Skip-it - You won't care about these young Muslim-American punk rockers long enough to learn how to pronounce the name of this clumsy and unpolished film. |
| | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) - Rent-it - One of the scariest movies of all-time is the perfect date-movie and will have both jumping off the couch when the chainsaw fires up behind you on your DTS 7.1 speakers. |
| | The Tillman Story - Rent-it - This documentary about Pat Tillman, professional football player and military hero, is almost as passionate as the man himself. |
| | The Tourist - Skip-it - Top 10 Worst of 2010 - Angelina Jolie crosses paths with American tourist Johnny Depp who is dumb-founded by the beauty of Europe and this charming stranger. The cat and mouse game that ensues is more like a game of sloth and tortoise, as Depp is such a believable actor and Jolie is so beautiful that you will actually be dumb-founded into boredom yourself. |
| | The Tournament - Skip-it - This film with an interesting concept (two assassins competing in a fight to the death for a million dollars) won't even satisfy those adrenaline-seeking action-packed movie fans. |
| | The Town - Buy-it - The Town is the story based on a Hammet Prize winning book (an award for crime writing) about four plotting men in Boston under the watchful eye of an FBI agent and is Affleck's 2nd directorial homerun in 2 at bats. |
| | The Truman Show - Skip-it - Though the first real sign that Jim Carrey could develop a character beyond silly faces and stupid manarisms, The Truman Show is nothing special on Blu-ray. |
| | The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Rent-it - This sequel to Twilight pulled in $140.7 million this weekend, placing it 3rd all time for opening weekends but also landing it firmly in 2nd place on the list of most overrated films ever. Despite the hype, budget, and existing successful plot, New Moon is plagued by terrible acting, cheesy writing, and special effects that look mid-90s SyFy channel-esque. |
| | The Ugly Truth - Skip-it - Gerard Butler (300) does his best to keep The Ugly Truth afloat, but Heigl and the un-inspired plot are constantly bringing it back down. |
| | The Unborn - Skip-it - If you can get passed the silliness of the scary moments and are a self-proclaimed horror-film cinefile you might "like" this film. " |
| | The Warrior's Way - Skip-it - It is exactly what you'd expect - dazzling martial arts and modern choreographed fights - but nothing more. |
| | The Waterboy - Skip-it - One of Adam Sandler's most memorable characters but unless you're a big football fan it's no better than any of his other films. |
| | The Wizard of Oz - Buy-it - Whether or not you have any desire to watch it now (or anytime soon), The Wizard of Oz is a Technicolor classic that looks and sounds brilliant in HD and will undoubtedly find its way into your Blu-ray player in near future. |
| | The Young Victoria - Skip-it - Emily Blunt is the next in line for the royal throne, but that doesn't change throughout the movie. |
| | This Is Spinal Tap - Buy-it - The movie that created the word "mockumentary" is even more brilliant in 7.1 HD surround sound. " |
| | Thomas Crown Affair - Rent-it - One of the best heist films of all times, and my father's favorite movie ever, is now available on Blu-ray, making the sex sexier, scenes more scenic, and heists more heistier. |
| | Tin Man - Skip-it - Despite the talented cast (Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, and Richard Dreyfuss) this is an awful alternative take on the world of Wizard of Oz. |
| | Tombstone - Buy-it - In my humble opinion (IMHO) the better of the two famous 90s films about Wyatt Earp is this one, starring Val Kilmer and Kurt Russell (the other one being the Kevin Costner version simply titled Wyatt Earp). |
| | Tony Manero - Rent-it - This film about life under a dictatorship is shockingly original and unprecedented in every way - it will have you wishing you were in an "Art History 101: Feature Film as Art" class. " |
| | Tooth Fairy - Skip-it - Whoever is letting the Rock (aka Dwayne Johnson) continue to do these Disney-ish kiddie films and fall from becoming the next Arnold Schwarzenegger-like action star should maimed. |
| | Toy Story 3 - Buy-it - Rare in the world of movie sequels and especially in the world of movie trilogies, Toy Story 3 may actually be the best of the bunch, blending comedy, adventure and story-telling perfectly in this imaginary, animated world. |
| | Toy Story 3D & Toy Story 2 - Buy-it - Toy Story was the first movie shot entirely with CGI (computer generated imagery) and the first in a string of critically acclaimed run of Pixar films, so it's no surprise that the double-feature redone in HD is worth buying. |
| | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Rent-it - Like everyone said and heard: It was super racist, raunchy, long and cheesy. But giant robots fighting to the "death" Michael Bay-style is always totally rad. " |
| | Tremors - Rent-it - A young Kevin Bacon and a group of people in a small town defend themselves againt underground creatures in a horror/comedy that defines the term "b-movie"." |
| | Trick 'r Treat - Rent-it - This film about the traditions of Halloween is the perfect scary movie night rental if you are looking for something in the genre that you haven't seen before. |
| | True Grit - Buy-it - Top 10 Best of 2010 - Best Picture Oscar Nominee - A late entry in the Best Picture race, True Grit, starring Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges, is one of the Coen Brothers best films. And newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, who plays a stubborn young woman trying to track down her father's murderer, steals every scene she is in, despite the talent next to her onscreen. |
| | Twelve - Skip-it - You will remember seeing many of these faces before (Kiefer Sutherland, 50 Cent, that guy from Gossip Girl, and a Culkin) but you will want to forget this absurd story about high school drug dealer. |
| | Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Rent-it - Expect god-awful performances from it's god-awful cast, but the story actually lacks cliche and the new director surprises with a new tone and style that should have been in the "saga" from the very start of this teen vampire love story. " |
| | Two Lovers - Rent-it - It's two underrated stars (Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow) may be the reason this highly underrated, complex and intreiguing romantic drama has been overlooked. |
| | Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail - Skip-it - Do you really care about Madea anymore? You shouldn't! |
| | Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too - Skip-it - Janet Jackson and SPAWN (aka Michael Jai White) star in another Tyler Perry film straight out of Tyler Perry's Mass-Production Factory of Crap and has lead me to consider never reviewing anything Tyler Perry ever creates again. |
| | Tyson - Rent-it - Unless you can still find this Iron Mike documentary in a theater near you, you have to Rent-it" ASAP. " |
| | Under the Sea 3D - Rent-it - Jim Carrey is your narrating tour guide to some of the most isolated and beautiful coral reefs in the world in this IMAX 3-D journey that will have you wishing you owned a 3-D Blu-ray player and 3-D HDTV to truly experience these underwater creatures. |
| | Unknown - Wait-for-it - Unknown is a Taken look-alike from head-to-toe, so much so you might think you are watching Liam Neeson reprise his role in some sort of sequel, but don't be confused by this Frantic-esque story and the Harrison Fordy-marketing ploy, this whodunit is completely unoriginal and a complete impostor. |
| | Unmistaken Child - Rent-it - Rent this real-time documentary about the search for a reincarnated Tibetan master if you are into history channel, documentary-style stories about the utter power of true faith. |
| | Unstoppable - Rent-it - Denzel Washington and that guy from the new Star Trek film are two men trying to slow a runaway train, and despite, or maybe even because it is based on a true story, it is completely entertaining from start to stop. |
| | Unthinkable - Rent-it - Samuel L. Jackson is an interrogator who works with the FBI to uncover a nuclear terrorism plot - if the previews don't have you hooked, the opening 10 minutes will (FYI - they are pretty much the same thing). |
| | Up - Buy-it - Up was the first real shot at a Best Picture nomination (not just Best Animated Picture -- which should be a lock) for Pixar. Up is not just an animated film for children and Pixar fans, it's a thoroughly entertaining adventure for all movie-goers. |
| | Valentine's Day - Rent-it - This film with all-star ensemble cast who each spend barely 10-15 minutes on screen - except Ashton Kutcher, who's character is the missing link between multiple stories - is cliched, corny and sappy, which actually makes it the perfect Valentine's Day love story! |
| | Vampires Suck - Skip-it - Believe it or not, this is a spoof on all the vampire films of the past decade, and it sucks just as bad as most of those films do. |
| | Van Helsing - Buy-it - Van Helsing combines the best parts of other films in its genre (Hellboy, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, X-Men, Blade) but leaves out all the worst parts. If you're going to buy one Jackman film this week, chose this instead. |
| | Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj - Skip-it - This film has everything, from headache inducing editing, to god awful acting, disgusting cinematography and a story with more holes than Krispy Kreme. |
| | Virtual JFK - Rent-it - This controversial "what-if" documentary about a history that never happened is interesting in its parallels to today and, if nothing else, reminds us how charismatic JFK was before his untimely death. " |
| | Waiting for Superman - Rent-it - If you are a parent, because this documentary about the education system in the United States today, and the number of students attending schools but failing to learn anything, is truly eye-opening. |
| | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps - Rent-it - If you have an MBA or richly loved the original Wall Street, you will be thoroughly entertained by this sequel about Gordon Gecko's return to an unstable economy. |
| | Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf or Death - Skip-it - Overall a decent animated comedy, but very disappointing by Wallace and Gromit standards. |
| | Waltz with Bashir - Rent-it - Is a documentary still a documentary if it's animated? This beautiful graphic-novel looking film takes on the 1982 Lebanon War. |
| | War of the Worlds - Rent-it - If somehow you missed this super-hyped action thriller from Speilberg starring Cruise, this alien Armageddon is very impressive in 1080p. |
| | Warlords - Rent-it - A Chinese Spartacus-ish film with intense Jet Li action scenes but also a well written plot full of love, politics, and loyalty. |
| | Watchmen - Buy-it - A union of two pioneers in the graphic novel and film industry: Zack Snyder (director, 300) and Alan Moore (writer, V for Vendetta) team up to recreate the "unfilmable" graphic novel that follows a group of masked vigilante superheroes in time where the US is at the brink of nuclear war. " |
| | Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut - Buy-it (if you don't own a copy yet) - A union of two pioneers in the graphic novel and film industry: Zack Snyder (director, 300) and Alan Moore (writer, V for Vendetta) team up to recreate the "unfilmable" graphic novel that follows a group of masked vigilante superheroes in time where the US is at the brink of nuclear war. " |
| | Waterworld - Skip-it - Notoriously bad, but entertaining at parts, Waterworld was known as a big bust (especially with stars like Costner and Hopper attached) before it even had a chance. |
| | Weather Girl - Skip-it - Skip this sitcomish film about a weather girl who finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her with a co-host and freaks out on air. |
| | Weekend at Bernie's - Skip-it - Just another comedy that's just as good VHS-taped off cable TV. |
| | What Goes Up - Skip-it - Hilary Duff may be the only reason anyone goes to see this film about a morally challenged NY reporter, because the film itself is not one bit worth your hour and fifty-five minutes. |
| | Whatever Works - Skip-it - Despite a smart, talented cast including Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, and Patricia Clarkson this film directed by Woody Allen about an eccentric New Yorker is anything but eccentric itself. |
| | When In Rome - Skip-it - Surprise, surprise! Kristen Bell has multiple men after her and this romantic comedy is cliched and unfunny! |
| | Where the Wild Things Are - Rent-it - Spike Jonze's recreation of this children's book is dark and beautiful, with honest, real and life-like performances both human and "wild." " |
| | White Christmas - Rent-it - A typical overly-cheerful classic Christmas story starring Bing Crosby in a Vermont cabin where the holidays are almost always blanketed in snow. |
| | Wild Target - Skip-it - A lackluster British dramedy remake of a French film about an assassin who aims to please his mother, and despite the star-filled cast and laughable plot, the script lacks any laughs worth even recommending an on-demand streaming viewing of this film. |
| | Will Ferrell: You're Welcome, America: A Final Night with George W. Bush - Rent-it - A hilarious, 2-hour version of the SNL comedian's one-man stand-up act from Broadway about the 43rd President of the United States. |
| | Win Win - Rent-it - Paul Giamatti is a struggling attorney who volunteers as high-school wrestling coach in a film that manages to turn familiar situations into a fresh and funny comedy. |
| | Winnebago Man - Buy-it - Jack Rebney is the Winnebago Man, better know as the cursing Winnebago salesman from those YouTube videos, and this wildly interesting documentary sets out to not just find out more about him, but literally find him, somewhere on this planet. |
| | Winter's Bone - Rent-it - Don't miss this depressing yet hope-filled drama about a teenage girl whose father left her and her family behind trapped in a web of lies. |
| | Wolfman - Skip-it - This return-to-its-roots story about the legendary werewolf myth lacks all the chills, horror and suspense that make the myth what it is. |
| | World's Greatest Dad - Rent-it - A truly fascinating dark comedy starring Robin Williams about what it means to be happy and lonely and famous, and the differences and comparisons between all of them. |
| | Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead - Skip-it - Fortunately you can only make 3 wrong turns before you get back on track. |
| | X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Rent-it - Either to see the hype, witness Hugh Jackman jacked up, or if you're a huge X-Men fanboy. Otherwise, I'm sorry to say but it's probably worth skipping. |
| | Year One - Rent-it - I didn't think this had a shot at beating The Hangover for the best comedy of the year, but Harold Ramis strikes comic gold again as Black and Cera's dynamic pairing nearly take down the three men and little baby reeking havoc in Vegas. |
| | Yogi Bear - Skip-it - Top 10 Worst of 2010 - Whether you are on team Boo-Boo (voiced by Justin Timberlake) or team Yogi (voiced by Dan Aykroyd), the only thing more terrible and disappointing than Yogi Bear in theaters right now is The Tourist (voiced by the most monotonous, boring voice imaginable). |
| | You Again - Skip-it - Kristen Bell will never look hotter than she does standing next to Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver in this less-than-average, run-of-the-mill chick flick. |
| | You Don't Know Jack - Rent-it - Al Pacino is Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the man who aided the suicide attempts of over 100 terminally ill patients, and though this film won't change your mind on euthanasia, it is eye-opening nonetheless. |
| | Youth in Revolt - Rent-it – Michael Cera's expected style and humor are transformed when his own character in the film takes on a "cooler" Holden Caufield-ish alter-ego to impress a girl named Sheeni who is the "object" of his desires. |