The new DVD releases include Amazing Grace, La Vie en Rose, Ocean's Thirteen and Shrek the Third. In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
November 13, 2007 - New Video and DVD Releases:
Tagline: "Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget."
Length: 117 minutesMPAA Rating: PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language
This British biopic is about William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a historical figure who deserves to be more widely known. Michael Apted directed the film, and Ioan Gruffudd plays Wilberforce. The movie opens in 1797 when Wilberforce, a member of Parliament, is ill and in despair over his inability to get slavery abolished in the British Empire. The film then follows him as he recovers and overcomes obstacles to get laws passed that don't end slavery, but do outlaw slave trading. Albert Finney plays John Newton, the former slave ship master who wrote the title song. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
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Tagline: "The extraordinary life of Edith Piaf."
Length: 140 minutesMPAA Rating: PG-13 for substance abuse, sexual content, brief nudity, language and thematic elements
Édith Piaf (1915-1963), the iconic singer who for many epitomized the French chanteuse, is the subject of this French-language biopic. Called La Môme (The Kid) in France, its title in other markets is taken from Piaf's most internationally famous number. Additional well-known songs by her include "Non, je ne regrette rien," "Milord" and "Hymne à l'amour." The film moves back and forth in time as it covers Piaf's career, as well as her traumatic childhood, troubled love life and untimely death at age 47. Marion Cotillard gives a brilliant performance as Piaf in the movie. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
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Tagline: "Revenge is a funny thing."
Length: 122 minutesMPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief sensuality
This glossy caper film is the follow-up to Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Ocean's Twelve (2004), and except for Julia Roberts, all the major cast members are back, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon. Returning as director is Steven Soderbergh. As was Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Thirteen is set in Las Vegas, where we again follow Danny Ocean (Clooney) and the gang as they carry out an elaborate scheme. This time around, the ruthless Willy Bank (Al Pacino) has done something bad to one of Danny's guys, and they go to great lengths to get revenge. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Also Available on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc
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Tagline: "He's in for the royal treatment."
Length: 92 minutesMPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action
This animated comedy is the follow-up to Shrek (2001) and Shrek 2 (2004), and Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas are all back. This time around the king dies, and the green ogre Shrek (voice of Myers) and Princess Fiona (voice of Diaz) want the job to go to her half-brother. After a journey with Donkey (voice of Murphy) and Puss in Boots (voice of Banderas), Shrek finds the half-brother, a teenager named Artie (voice of Justin Timberlake). Also, Prince Charming (voice of Rupert Everett), reduced to doing dinner theater, leads a rebellion. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Additional Scenes
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