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Sunday 30 January 2011

DVD reviews

All the latest DVD releases reviewed here

Latest DVD Reviews

Oscar nominations 2011: in pictures

The nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011, which will take place on Sunday 27 February.

25 Jan 2011

Devil

Although it's a meaty slab of hokum, there are worse ways to pass an hour and a half. Rating: * *

24 Jan 2011

The Other Guys

The first 10-15 minutes of this movie are genuinely baffling, but stick with it and you'll witness a film with a genuinely mad glint in its eye. Rating: * * * *

24 Jan 2011

Late Mizoguchi: Eight Films, 1951-56, The Ozu Collection

A wonderful chance to weigh the claims of two of the greatest filmmakers. Late Mizoguchi: * * * * *; The Ozu Collection: * * * * *

24 Jan 2011

Why Did I Get Married Too?

With stilted dialogue, and shot in primary-school pastels, this is a dangerously bad film. Rating: *

17 Jan 2011

The Hole

There are some terrific spine tingling shocks but The Hole is let down by a ludicrously overwrought climax. Rating: * * *

17 Jan 2011

Dinner for Schmucks

Funny supporting performances don't manage to save this cringeworthy film. Rating: * *

17 Jan 2011

Certified Copy

A limpidly lovely Juliette Binoche charms in this beguiling film. Rating: * * * *

17 Jan 2011

The Switch

Another Jennifer Aniston rom-com that fails to deliver. Rating: * *

17 Jan 2011

The Secret in Their Eyes

Part thriller, part love story, this smart and surprising film comes from the director of last year's best foreign language film. Rating: * * * * *

10 Jan 2011

The Girl Who Played with Fire

The second in Steig Larsson's Milennium trilogy is flabbier than the previous but there's still plenty to like. Rating: * * *

10 Jan 2011

Freakonomics: The Movie

An entertaining and quirky movie, which sticks closely to its source material. Rating: * * *

10 Jan 2011

I'm Still Here / Catfish

One jaw-dropping documentary and one heartbreaking one - but are they made-up cobblers?

10 Jan 2011

Baarìa

In comparison with his 1988 oscar-winner, Tornatore's most recent movie is a galumphing behemoth. Rating: * * *

10 Jan 2011

Gainsbourg

A collection of singular and sexy moments, with the story lacking. Rating: * * *

10 Jan 2011

Shrek Forever After, DVD review

There's a nagging sense of déjà vu, but the joy of Shrek 4, as ever, is in the fairytale jokes.

22 Dec 2010

Scott Pilgrim, DVD review

The director of Shaun of the Dead has compressed all 1,200 pages of a cult comic book into a film.

22 Dec 2010

The Expendables

Get past the fact that this movie is all about Sly proving himself and you're through to some mindless fun. Rating: * * *

13 Dec 2010

DVDs for Christmas

Dragons, dreams and damn fine coffee...Our film critics select this year's stocking fillers.

06 Dec 2010

Toy Story 3, DVD review

'Toy Story 3’ is as funny, yet far darker than its predecessors . Rating: * * * * *

26 Nov 2010

Fitness DVDs shed pounds in your pocket

Fitness DVDs are huge, says Judith Woods. But exactly who is feeling the benefits?

25 Nov 2010

Michael Jackson's Vision

Jackson's videos are by turns extravagant and nostalgic, but Neil McCormick just feels pity.

22 Nov 2010

Pixar's finest moments

As the final Toy Story adventure is released on DVD we remember Pixar's most magic scenes.

22 Nov 2010

Toy Story 3, DVD review

Pixar's Toy Story 3 is out on DVD and is unmissable.

22 Nov 2010

The Karate Kid

Jackie Chan steals the show in The Karate Kid. Rating: * * * *

19 Nov 2010

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