Johnny English Reborn: Rowan Atkinson is a scream in this very funny (though ever so slightly long) spy spoof, with the comedian as an inept MI7 agent. Lots of laughs throughout, including a few big ones. Rated PG
Every Tuesday, we shine a light on a few big, worthy or just plain weird DVD releases.
Feature: “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: A Ballet in Two Acts” (2011), “Anti-Nazi Classics: Volume Two” (various dates), “Attack the Block” (2011), “BBC Holiday Comedy” (various dates), “BBC Holiday Drama” (various…
Since its first airing in the UK, Danish show Forbrydelsen – known as The Killing in English-speaking countries, though its title actually translates as “The Crime” – has been one of those enigmatic shows that I’ve heard about from excited friends who tell me to check it out, but never been able to find on local schedules.
RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) This, quite simply, is the Blu-ray release of the year.
Feature: “Attack on Leningrad” (2009), “Bad Teacher” (2011), “A Better Life” (2011), “The Captains: A Film by William Shatner” (2011), “Eclipse Series 29: Aki Kaurismaki’s Leningrad Cowboys” (1989), “The History of Mr….
RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) Bruce Campbell is a cult favorite among B-movie fans. Think “Maniac Cop,” “Crimewave” and “The Evil Dead.” In 2007 the actor-producer, noted for his lighthearted characterizations (and his…
Hell and Back Again Johnny English Reborn Margin Call The Mighty Macs The Reunion Paranormal Activity 3 The Skin I Live In The Three Musketeers 3-D The Women on the Sixth Floor
Solid anime outing with some nice animation and a familiar story to tell.