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THEM
Horror film fans, “Them” is right up your alley. Some viewers may mind that it is from France and subtitled. If you can get past that, try it. The creepy, atmospheric movie is about a couple in a secluded old mansion in the woods that get terrorized by “Them” — creatures roaming outside trying to get in. The simple storytelling is great; brooding photography and building tension instead of blood and gore are what scare your pants off. Three featurettes, trailers and the usual fare round out the DVD. Price: $24.98 Rent or buy: Good rental.
THE KITE RUNNER
This film, which was banned in Afghanistan, will haunt you long after it’s over. “The Kite Runner,”based on the best-selling novel, balances themes of good versus evil but thoroughly runs the gamut in between. It begins in lush, fertile Afghanistan before the Soviets invaded and before the Taliban took over. The movie follows the path of two boys, friends from childhood, who are tested beyond measure in adulthood as the invasion of Kabul is on the horizon. Unsettling and powerful, “The Kite Runner” is a film everyone should see. Price: $29.99. Rent or buy: Buy.
DAY BREAK — THE COMPLETE SERIES
ABC debuted this mid-season replacement series about a guy having his own “Groundhog Day” last year while “Lost” was on hiatus. It didn’t do so well. Only four episodes aired before it was yanked. However, in the short time it was on, it garnered a dedicated audience. Here on DVD, in addition to what was broadcast, are nine more episodes. Price: $39.98. Rent or buy: Buy, if a fan.
PARTY OF FIVE — THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
Before Matthew Fox was on “Lost,” he appeared as the big brother in “Party of Five,“ the über-drama about family struggling to make ends meet after the parents are killed in an auto accident. The series remained a solid fan favorite even after some of its more popular actors left, and was brought back from cancellation more than once by viewers’ support. Price: $39.95 Rent or buy: Buy, if a fan.
Also coming out on DVD Tuesday: “Wristcutters: A Love Story,” “Bonnie and Clyde — Ultimate Collector’s Edition,” “Tripping the Rift: The Movie,” “Warner Bros. Pictures Gangsters Collection,” “April Fool’s Day,” “Frisky Dingo — Season One,” “PTU: Police Tactical Unit,” “Wings — The Sixth Season” and “Painkiller — The Complete Series.”



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april simental said:
perfect stranger is one of the best bruce has ever done. he is so sexy in the movie. halle berry is so lucky in one scene, she gets to kiss bruce. thats like every womans dream, is to kiss bruce. i know thats been one of my dreams. so, u got to c this movie.
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april simental said:
this movie is very good as the first three, but it would have been better if they did have it R.im pretty sure bruce wanted the movie 2 b R, but the directors didnt want 2.
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Examiner Reader said:
were u watching the same movie as i was. this movie is one of the best bruce has ever done. it seems to me that u are not a bruce willis fan, if ur're gonna diss the kind of movies he does come talk to me. dont u ever talk about his movies like that ever again.
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R. Knights said:
Both "Twister," and "P.S. I Love You," are available in HD DVD from Warner Bros., in spite of what this article implies.
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ja pan said:
if you haven't seen the "host," you're missing something great in horror flicks. it may not be the most interesting plot or the greatest actors, but it will keep you in the seat of your pants terrified what's coming up next.
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