This week is thick with master actors which will help balance out the over-acting of Jim Carrey and whatever Keanu Reeves is doing.
Pick of the Week
No Country for Old Men (3-Disc Collector’s Edition + Digital Copy)
A jam-packed 3 DVD set to honor 2007’s big Oscar winner. If only it inspired the Coen Bros to make a commentary track. Check out my review for more details.
Doubt
Meryl Streep + Philip Seymore Hoffman + Amy Adams + Viola Davis = acting masterclass (four Acting Oscar Nominations last year). I review the DVD in detail here.
Bedtime Stories
The Adam Sandler Family film about a guy who brings his bedtime stories to life looks a little hokey but will likely be fine for younger viewers. And those viewers who love the Bug-Eyed Guinea Pig will get a featurette devoted to him. The Blu-ray release from Disney continues the bonus standard DVD trend as well.
Yes Man
This Jim Carrey film about a man who is forced to say “Yes” to any question smells too similar to the premise of Liar Liar so I never considered the film in the theater. However, the involvement of one of my favorite young actresses, Zooey Deschanel may get me to check out the DVD. Although, she wasn’t able to get me to invest in The Happening.
Not Easily Broken
Inspirational author T.D Jakes sneaks into Tyler Perry territory for a touching drama about the trials of marriage.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (Three-Disc Widescreen + Full Screen Edition)
I have heard mixed reviews about this remake, but the deluxe three disc edition comes with the Original which I wanted to buy on DVD anyway, so it lessens the risk of the purchase. I really enjoyed the director’s first film The Exorcism of Emily Rose so I assume at least parts of the new film will be worthwhile.
TV and Reissues
Cleopatra 75th Anniversary Edition
The Cecil B. Demille classic gets cleaned up and remastered although it looks like it will only come in Full Screen. They made a few featurettes including an interesting one on the era of censored films called the Production Code era.