DVD/BLU-RAY RELEASES (25-31 JAN)

The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest - The last entry in Stieg Larsson's Milennium Trilogy. Basically indispensable if you already own the previous two movies, this last one is not as fast-moving, but it's still very entertaining, especially if you've followed the plot this far and care for the characters. 

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

(only if you already own the first two movies)

Secretariat - Disney's attempt at recreating "Seabiscuit" is a typical feel-good movie with lavish art direction, wonderful cinematography and a great lead performance from Diane Lane. Randal Wallace, who wrote the scripts for "Braveheart" and Pearl Harbor", is a capable director, but the result is too shallow to be taken seriously. You have been warned.

CAUTIOUSLY RECOMMENDED

                              

Saw 3D - Torture porn at its most disgusting, "Saw 3D" marks the last entry in the series that began 7 years ago. It also marks the savage self-destruction of a profitable franchise that never knew when to quit. Not even the 3D gimmick could salvage this bloody wreck from failure. 

NOT WORTH YOUR TIME

RED - What could be more intense than having these "old-timers" duke it out on the big screen : Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman. Based on a comic book, "RED" makes good use of its cast and sprinkles some sharp wit and unique style into what could otherwise have been a by-the-numbers action movie. It doesn't break new ground, but it's a lot of fun.

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