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DVD reviews: ‘The Express’ scores, ‘Max Payne’ plotzes, ‘City of Ember’ sails, `Saw V’ sickens
Touchdown! Just in time for the Super Bowl, “The Express” charges onto the field, inspiration under its arm, to remind us about Ernie Davis, the Syracuse University running back who became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Influenced … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “Appaloosa,” “Mirrors,” “Swing Vote”
Needs some giddyup There must have been a lot of moseying in the Old West. According to “Appaloosa,” a Western based on a Robert B. Parker novel, cowboys sat around gathering dust, occasionally spouting short sentences and, less frequently, firing … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “Mamma Mia!,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” “House Bunny,” “Traitor,” box sets, Blu-ray releases
Oh, Mamma! It’s so tempting to call “Mamma Mia! The Movie†a chick flick, especially after the opening 20 minutes or so of women hugging and giggling. But the catchy ABBA songs have universal appeal (“Dancing Queen†and “Take a … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “The Dark Knight,” “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who,” “Man on Wire,” “Peter & The Wolf,” box sets
And in the dark of night As if the “The Dark Knight†needs any more cash in its coffers; reportedly, it’s already taken in more than half-a-billion dollars worldwide. And now it’s in stores, just in time for the holidays. … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “Hancock,” “Meet Dave,” “Fred Claus”
Up, up and away Had high hopes for “Hancock,†the Will Smith popcorn movie about a curmudgeonly superhero with a drinking problem. So much for expectations. “Hancock: The Two-Disc Unrated Special Edition†gives you a choice of watching the theatrical … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “WALL-E,” “Tropic Thunder,” “Mister Lonely,” “Charmed”
Futzing with friction Who knew robots had so much personality? Granted, R2-D2 and C-3PO had their moments, but nothing like the prolonged pleasure and enchantment of the little trash compactor in “WALL-E.†One of the year’s best pictures, even if … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “Hellboy II,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Sukiyaki Western Django,” “Firefly: The Series”
“Hellboy” smokes Packed with action, personality and fantastical images, “Hellboy II: The Golden Army†pops off the small screen like a carnival at twilight. Ron Perlman exudes character as the ornery title character, red-skinned demon spawn smoking stogies, getting drunk … Continue reading