New DVDs
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008A new DVD set spotlights the little-known silent comedian Harry Langdon.
A new DVD set spotlights the little-known silent comedian Harry Langdon.
“The Orphanage,” a diverting, overwrought ghost story from Spain, relies on basic and durable horror movie techniques.
During a strike, it’s enemies by day and friends by night.
A group of white hunters on safari in Africa manages to insult the members of a native tribe, and the warriors respond by attacking them.
Jet Li and Jason Statham find themselves on opposing sides in the immensely boring War, which is full of clichés but short on action.
Rush Hour 3 is a tired rehash of the earlier films, and a change of scenery can’t hide a lack of new ideas.
The Simpsons Movie contains the hearty laughs, biting satire, and honest portrayal of an American family that makes the show so popular.
Resident Evil: Extinction is more of the same; its few impressive action sequences unable to compensate for the pedestrian plot.
While perhaps not reaching the heights of the earlier Potter films, The Order of the Phoenix is nevertheless an entertaining, action-packed installment that captures the dark mood of the novel.
Deftly balancing vulgarity and sincerity, Superbad is an authentic take on the awkwardness of the high school experience.