| New Video and DVD Releases | |
| Part 1: This Week's New Releases on Video/DVD |
by Ivana Redwine
The new video/DVD releases slated for October 19, 2004, include "A Cinderella Story," "Garfield: The Movie," "I'm Not Scared," and "Van Helsing." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
October 19 , 2004 - Video and DVD Releases
"A
Cinderella Story"
Tagline:
"Once upon a time... can happen any time."
Length:
97 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and innuendo
Hilary Duff stars as the Cinderella-like girl in this movie, which transposes the classic fairy tale to the modern-day San Fernando Valley. Sam (Duff) is a high school senior who slaves away in her evil stepmother's diner. Sam also endures shoddy treatment by her evil stepsisters. But she has been communicating with the film's version of Prince Charming via the Internet, and while she's wearing a mask at a school dance, she encounters him.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"Garfield:
The Movie"
Tagline:
"It ain't the Cat in the Hat."
Length:
80 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language
This comedy is based on a cartoon strip about a fat and egotistical house cat named Garfield. The movie is live-action, except Garfield is computer-animated and voiced by Bill Murray. In the film, the cat's owner Jon is romantically attracted to the veterinarian Liz. When Liz gives Jon a cute dog named Odie, Garfield is extremely displeased and reacts badly. But after the dog gets lost, Garfield sees how upset Jon is and sets out to bring Odie back.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Widescreen
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"I'm
Not Scared"
Tagline:
"Secrets. Betrayal. Murder."
Length:
108 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing images and language
Well-liked
by critics, this 2003 Italian-language movie is a bit of a thriller, but it's
also a coming-of-age story told mostly from the point of view of a 10-year-old
boy named Michele. He discovers a pit containing a kidnapped boy, and then Michele
gradually comes to realize his own father is one of the kidnappers. The tension
mounts as Michele tries to decide what to do. The movie is set in rural southern
Italy and features stunning visuals.
• Region 1
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"Van
Helsing"
Tagline:
"The one name they all fear."
Length:
132 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for nonstop creature action violence
and frightening images, and for sensuality
Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale star in this action-adventure movie with lots of special effects. In the 19th century, Gabriel Van Helsing (Jackman) is a professional killer of supernatural creatures. After dealing with Mr. Hyde, Van Helsing travels to Transylvania, where he gets involved with Dracula (Richard Roxburgh) and Frankenstein's Monster. In battling assorted supernatural forces, Van Helsing teams with Anna Valerious (Beckinsale).
Selected Special DVD Features:• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
