| New Video and DVD Releases | |
| Part 1: This Week's New Releases on Video/DVD |
by Ivana Redwine
There are some interesting new video/DVD releases slated for August 26, 2003, including "Chasing Papi," "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," and "Raising Victor Vargas." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
August 26, 2003 - Video and DVD Releases
"Chasing
Papi" (2003)
Tagline:
"Three women. Three cities. Three times the trouble."
Length:
80 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for mild sensuality and language
This is a lightweight English-language comedy whose stars (Roselyn Sanchez, Sofia Vergara, Jaci Velasquez, and Eduardo Verastegui) are better known in the Spanish-speaking world. Papi (Verastegui) is a handsome L.A. resident who has one girlfriend (Sanchez) in Chicago, another (Vergara) in Miami, and a third (Velasquez) in New York. But things get complicated when the three good-looking women figure out what’s going on.
Selected Special DVD Features:
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"The
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002)
Tagline: "A new power is rising."
Length:
179 minutes
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for epic battle sequences and scary images
This is the second installment in a single long story that spans three films based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. Many find it worthwhile to review “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) before tackling “The Two Towers.” This time around, Frodo (Elijah Wood), accompanied by Sam, continues his quest to destroy a magic Ring. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) leads the way in an epic battle against evil forces.
Selected Special DVD Features:
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"Raising
Victor Vargas" (2003)
Length:
88 minutes
MPAA Rating:
R for strong language
This warmhearted coming-of-age movie has found favor with critics. Made with little-known actors, the English-language film is the feature-length debut of writer-director Peter Follett. The main character is a teenager named Victor Vargas, who lives in poverty in Lower Manhattan with his grandmother and his two younger siblings. Victor has his first romance with a pretty girl named Judy, but all this is handled in a fresh and satisfying way.
Selected Special DVD Features:
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Next Page - Additional Video/DVD Releases of Interest This Week
| Important product disclaimer information about this About site. |
Free Newsletter About Movies on DVD and Video
Sign up and stay up-to-date!
