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Part 3: A Sneak Peek at Next Week's Releases on Video/DVD

There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for next week, including "After the Sunset," "Closer," and "Vera Drake." Let's take a look at these movies on DVD and video, along with some additional releases of interest.

March 29, 2005 - Video and DVD Releases

"After the Sunset"

Tagline: "Who will walk away?"

Length: 97 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexuality, violence and language

Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, and Woody Harrelson star in this caper movie. Max (Brosnan) and Lola (Hayek) are former jewel thieves who have retired to the Caribbean. But the prospect of stealing the famous Third Napoleon Diamond from a cruise ship is enough to lure Max out of retirement. Despite Lola's disapproval, Max prepares to pull off one last heist, even as he is being watched by F.B.I. agent Stan Lloyd (Harrelson).

• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Closer"

Tagline: "If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking."

Length: 104 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and language

Mike Nichols directed this drama starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen. Set in contemporary London, the film chronicles the intertwined lives of four articulate, unlikable characters: a photographer (Roberts), a writer (Law), a stripper (Portman), and a dermatologist (Owen). Adapted from a play by Patrick Marber, the movie's story centers around sexual couplings, and a raw emotionality is attained through the characters talking.

• Widescreen

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Vera Drake"

Tagline: "Wife. Mother. Criminal."

Length: 125 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for depiction of strong thematic material

Imelda Staunton gives a memorable performance in the title role of this powerful drama that was written and directed by Mike Leigh. In 1950s London, middle-aged Vera Drake works as a cleaning woman and lives the life of a working-class wife with her family. Also, she secretly performs abortions for desperate women, and she doesn't charge for her services. But Vera's world is turned upside down when she becomes a target of law enforcement.

• Widescreen

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

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