July 12, 2005 - Video and DVD Releases

"Million Dollar Baby"

Length: 132 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language

This drama won four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actress (Hilary Swank), Best Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman), and Best Director (Clint Eastwood). Eastwood also stars as Frankie, the owner of a gym that's seen better days. There Scrap (Freeman) ekes out a living, and Frankie takes on the task of training Maggie (Swank), a waitress who sees boxing as her only hope for making something of her life. The movie achieves great emotional power through close observation of these three characters and their world.

"Million Dollar Baby" Deluxe Edition DVD - Selected Special DVD Features:

• Three-Disc Deluxe Edition Includes CD Soundtrack
• "Million Dollar Baby" is Also Available in Two-Disc Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions (Both Without Bonus CD)

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

"A Very Long Engagement"

Tagline: "Never let go."

Length: 134 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for violence and sexuality

This French-language drama stars the same lead actress and has the same director as "Amélie" (2001). "A Very Long Engagement" is set in 1920 France. Mathilde (Audrey Tautou) has been told her boyfriend died in World War I, but information comes to light that leads her to believe he may still be alive. She embarks upon a quest to find out what happened to him and doggedly pursues her investigation, refusing to give up hope they can be reunited.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Director's Commentary by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
• Deleted Scenes

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

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