The new DVD releases include The Condemned, Lucky You and We Are Marshall. In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
September 18, 2007 - New Video and DVD Releases:
Tagline: "The fight is on."
Length: 113 minutesMPAA Rating: R for pervasive strong brutal violence, and for language
Professional wrestler Steve Austin stars in this action movie from World Wrestling Entertainment. A TV producer stages a bizarre reality show that is broadcast over the Internet. He gets 10 condemned prisoners from around the globe and transports them to a remote island. There they are forced to fight to the death, and the last contestant alive is set free. Austin plays Jack Conrad, an American who has been done wrong by his government. Conrad's girlfriend watches in a Texas bar as her man faces vicious opponents, particularly the sadistic McStarley (Vinny Jones). Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
- Commentary
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Tagline: "Change your game. Change your life."
Length: 124 minutesMPAA Rating: PG-13 for some language and sexual humor
Starring Eric Bana, Robert Duvall and Drew Barrymore, this drama set in the world of high-stakes poker was directed by Curtis Hanson. The main character is professional gambler Huck Cheever (Bana), who must come up with $10,000 to get into the 2003 World Series of Poker. But what Huck really needs is to deal with the issues between himself and his estranged father (Duvall), who in previous years has twice won the event. The tournament takes place in Las Vegas, and there's a plot thread involving a romance between Huck and an aspiring singer (Barrymore). Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Tagline: "From the ashes we rose."
Length: 124 minutesMPAA Rating: PG for emotional thematic material, a crash scene, and mild language
Based on a true story, this docudrama chronicles a college town's recovery of its spirit after a devastating tragedy. In 1970 an airplane crashed that was transporting the Marshall University football team back to its home in Huntington, West Virginia, killing almost all the players and coaches. Although there was initially some sentiment to suspend the program, it was soon decided the school should rebuild the team. Outsider Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey) was brought in as head coach, and by the next season he was able to put a functioning team on the gridiron. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
- Also Available on Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD
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