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Here are some of the newest titles available on DVD this week...
G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra
Synopsis: “Paramount Pictures and Hasbro®, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster "Transformers," join forces with Spyglass Entertainment® for another extraordinary action-adventure “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plynging the world into chaos. 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' is directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, The Mummy Returns).” ©Paramount. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans. Director: Stephen Sommers
Bottom Line: A campy version of a popular television series. The only entertainment comes out of how ridiculous the film is in trying to take itself seriously. If you suspend all expectations, you might enjoy it…but probably not. You would be better off renting "G.I. Joe" as it was meant to be seen; as a cartoon. Check out 1987's G.I. Joe: The Movie, it is way more entertaining and oddly enough, better acted.
I Love You, Beth Cooper
Synopsis: "'I Love You, Beth Cooper' chronicles the story of a nerdy valedictorian who proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school – Beth Cooper – during his graduation speech. Much to his surprise, Beth shows up at his door that very night and decides to show him the best night of his life. -©20th Century Fox (taken from Rottentomatoes.com®). Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust. Director: Chris Columbus.
Bottom Line: Not really sure why this film was made. It is not funny, it is not a good representation of the book by Larry Doyle, and the characters are painfully unfunny and heartless. This film is not good for kids or adults. So as I said; not really sure why this film was made.
Taking of Pelham 123
Synopsis: "'In 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,' Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train’s passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there’s one riddle Garber can’t solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape? –©Sony Pictures" (from Rottentomatoes.com®). Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro. Director: Tony Scott.
Bottom Line: This film is what it is: there's enough action to keep you entertained, but not enough substance to make it your favorite of the year. If you want a steady paced action film filled with highly paid actors and moderate suspense, then this is your film.
Food, Inc.
Synopsis: "How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to our families? In 'Food, Inc.,' filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that’s been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. We have bigger-breasted chickens, the perfect pork chop, insecticide-resistant soybean seeds, even tomatoes that won’t go bad, but we also have new strains of e coli – the harmful bacteria that causes illness for an estimated 73,000 Americans annually. We are riddled with widespread obesity, particularly among children, and an epidemic level of diabetes among adults. --© Official Site (tfrom Rottentomatoes.com®). Director: Robert Kenner.
Bottom Line: Food, Inc. will freak you out, and at the same time open your eyes. If you eat food, and something tells me you do, it is worth renting this film.
Aliens in the Attic
Synopsis: "'They Came From Upstairs', co-scripted by one of the writers of Madagascar and the Academy Award-winning 'Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbits,' is an adventure/comedy about kids on a family vacation who must fight of an attack by knee-high alien invaders with world-destroying ambitions—while the youngsters’ parents remain clueless about the battle. --©20th Century Fox." (from Rottentomatoes.com®). Starring: Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts, Tim Meadows. Director: John Schultz
Bottom Line: A slap-stick kids’ movie whose comedy and writing reminds you of those early 90’s family films like 3 Ninjas, only worse. If your family enjoyed Spy Kids, then Aliens in the Attic should be a good pick. It just might be a little tough for the adults to sit through, and by "tough," I mean extremely difficult.
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