Sherlock Holmes on DVD

Sherlock Holmes: Guy Ritchie gives us a very stylistic version of the great detective. Robert Downey Jr. and Jud Law star as Holmes and Watson respectively. As much as I liked their on screen chemistry, I would have preferred a lesser known actor in the role of Sherlock Holmes. Robert Downey Jr. came across as a 19th century Tony Stark - which took me out of the film slightly. The story revolves around Lord Blackwood and some mysterious crimes. How Holmes solves the crimes are well explained both vocally and visually. Speaking of visuals, the movie supplies a couple of spectacular scenes. I do not see this being that memorable of film, but it is one you can have fun with, which is why I recommend.

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Informant on DVD

The Informant: I truly believe this to be Matt Damon's best performance to date. He plays Mark Whitacre an employee for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) that goes undercover to expose his company's illegal price-fixing. From there the story makes a right turn and goes in a direction I did not see coming. If this was not based on a true story, I would actually find the premise a bit too unreal. Damon's acting is the anchor of the story. With it comes humor, but also a slow understanding of what the real Mark Whitacre might have been thinking in this odd....but entertaining story!

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September Issue on DVD

The September Issue: A documentary about the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine: Anna Wintour. Wintour is thought to be the inspiration behind Meryl Strep's character (Miranda Priestly) in 2006's The Devil Wears Prada. The film does a fine job of expressing both Wintour's influence on fashion and her intimidation in the office. However the movie failed to give me the behind the scenes information that I would have liked. Such as how much money is spent on putting the September Issue together or who comes up with themes of the photo shoots. I feel the movie focuses too much on Wintour and not enough on the magazine. The result is medicore at best.

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The Cove on DVD

The Cove: An absolute must see documentary concerning the slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. The "dolphin entertainment business" such as SeaWorld is a billion dollar industry. It all starts with trainers from all over the world going to Taiji to select a dolphin to put into captivity. This is sad enough, but it is what happens to the dolphins that are not selected that is utterly shocking. It is proven that dolphin meat has extremely high levels of mercury and should not be eaten....but that does not stop Japan from serving it in schools. The movie covers these topics and uncovers so much more. "Uncover" being the key word as the documentary turns into a bit of Ocean's 11 as the filmmakers go on missions of espionage to get the footage they need. This is a rare case where a movie is as informative as it is entertaining!!

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Zombieland on DVD

Zombieland: Plain and simple, this movie is a blast to watch! Woody Harrelson plays Tallahassee, a man who gets great joy out of killing zombies. As good as Harrelson is in the movie, the star of the show is actually Jessie Eisenberg who plays Columbus. He narrates the story, from the point when zombies started attacking through his numerous survival rules. His awkward, nerdy college character perfectly matches up with Woody Harrelson for comedic gold. The duo eventually run into 2 sisters who are more conniving than they seem. The script is so well written and the comedy is not just geared towards zombie fans. The cinematography, in particular, the slow motion used to show the graphic demise of the zombies, is carried out beautifully and....dare I say hilariously. The filmmakers also knew when to quit, the 88 minute run-time is perfect. Expect many laughs, some good gore, and an enjoyable story..........ohh and a Lot of zombies!!!

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