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This Week On Video: ‘Avengers,’ ‘Bond 50,’ ‘Dark Knight Returns’

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“Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)”
Director: Joss Whedon
Cast: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo

Story: Marvel Studios delivers the ultimate comic-book film, which ties together such characters as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) for a big-screen franchise team-up like no other.

On the Disc:
All of the “Avengers” Blu-rays come packed with special features, and though there several different versions of the disc, the extras remain the same for the large part. The only differences between the versions are packaging and the inclusion of a 3-D version. Among the many special features, which include deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes, it might be the least flashy bonus that gives you a great reason to own this disc. Joss Whedon recorded an eloquent, insightful, and hilarious commentary track that makes the movie worth rewatching for the umpteenth time.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 69

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.96, DVD – $16.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection”
Cast: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Daniel Craig

Story:
The name’s Bond. James Bond.

On the Disc:
Undoubtedly, one of the most highly anticipated Blu-ray sets of the year, “Bond 50″ brings all 22 EON Bond films (so no 1967 “Casino Royale” or “Never Say Never Again”) together in high definition for the first time. There are more than 130 hours of bonus content in the entire collection, which includes an extra disc with one hour of content alone.

Stand-out feature: an extra slot at the back of the case for “Skyfall.” Now that’s some attention to detail.

Reviews:
Are you kidding? It’s Bond.

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $149.99, DVD – $99.99
emApple: Individual films only – $9.99 (HD: $14.99)
Netflix Instant: Not Available

1a2c8 Dark Knight Returns Blu This Week On Video: Avengers, Bond 50, Dark Knight Returns
“Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1″ (2012)
Director: Jay Oliva
Cast: Peter Weller, Ariel Winter

Story:
Frank Miller’s seminal graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns is adapted for the small screen with a sprawling Warner Premiere animated film series that finds an old and weary Bruce Wayne (voiced by Robocop himself, Peter Weller) donning the cape and cowl once again after a long retirement.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
Metacritic: N/A

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $14.99, DVD – $9.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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On Video This Week: ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Cabin,’ ‘The Game’ Criterion

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“Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures”
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Karen Allen

Story: For the first time, all four films in the “Indiana Jones” series have been collection on Blu-ray discs.

On the Disc:
The four film are all presented in high-definition, but perhaps the most important aspect of these discs is the fact that the films are presented in their original theatrical version. So no added special effects!

Reviews:
“Raiders of the Lost Ark”
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 90

“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: N/A

“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 65

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $64.99, DVD – $76.20
Apple: Not available
Netflix Instant: Available

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“The Cabin in the Woods” (2012)
Director: Drew Goddard
Cast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth

Story:
Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

On the Disc:
The disc comes with a bunch of behind-the-scenes features and a commentary from director and co-writer Drew Goddard and co-writer Joss Whedon.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 72

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.96, DVD – $15.00, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not Available

19985 The Game On Video This Week: Indiana Jones, Cabin, The Game Criterion
“The Game” (1997)
Director: David Fincher
Cast: Michael Douglas, Sean Penn

Story:
Michael Douglas plays Nicholas Van Orton, a Scrooge-like San Francisco investment banker following in his father’s Scrooge-like footsteps. On Nicholas’s 48th birthday (the age at which his father committed suicide), his younger, free-spirited brother Conrad (Sean Penn) blows into town and gives Nicholas a special gift for “the man who has everything” — a ticket to CRS (Consumer Recreation Services), a company that constructs games custom-fit for each participant to provide, as CRS salesman Jim Feingold (James Rebhorn) cryptically puts it, “whatever is lacking.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 61

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $24.99
Apple: Digital Download – $9.99 (HD: $14.99), Digital Rental – $2.99 (HD: $3.99)
Netflix Instant: Available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘Power Rangers,’ ‘The Dictator’ And More: This Week On Video

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“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Season 1, Vol. 1″
Cast: Richard Steven Horvitz, Amy Jo Johnson

Story: When evil sorceress Rita Repulsa escapes after 10,000 years of imprisonment, a mystical being named Zordon assembles a group of teenagers with attitude and gives them powers to fight her.

On the Disc:
The most badass children’s show of the 90s is coming to DVD for the first time in a complete set. But before you dismiss of “Vol. 1″ part of the title, take into consideration that Season 1 had 60 episodes. Volume 1 of the set contains the first 30, so there will be no shortage of Power Rangers action.

Reviews:
Who cares? It’s the Power Rangers.

Where to get it
Amazon: DVD – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $24.99
Netflix Instant: Available

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“The Dictator” (2012)
Director: Larry Charles
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Farris

Story:
Comic Sacha Baron Cohen re-teams with director Larry Charles (Borat, Bruno) for this satirical tale of an oppressive, democracy-hating dictator and a goatherder (both played by Cohen) whose misadventures in America lead to a series of outrageous culture clashes. Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, and Curb Your Enthusiasm’s J.B. Smoove co-star.

On the Disc:
Most of the featurettes on the disc consist of deleted and extended scenes that did not make it into the final film.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 58%
Metacritic: 58

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $21.99, DVD – $15.49, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not Available

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“Chimpanzee” (2012)

Story:
The story in Chimpanzee centers on Oscar, a young simian born into a large family of 35 others, and eager to learn the ways of life in the jungle. As Oscar’s mother Isha teaches her newborn how to find food and avoid dangerous predators, the leader of their family, Freddy, vigilantly defends their territory from his rival Scar.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 57

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $22.99, DVD – $22.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘Singin’ In The Rain,’ ‘Lockout,’ And More: This Week On Video

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“Singin’ in the Rain” (1952)
Director: Stanley Donen
Cast: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds

Story: Hollywood, 1927: the silent-film romantic team of Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) is the toast of Tinseltown. While Lockwood and Lamont personify smoldering passions onscreen, in real life the down-to-earth Lockwood can’t stand the egotistical, brainless Lina. He prefers the company of aspiring actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), whom he met while escaping his screaming fans.

On the Disc:
The 60th anniversary edition comes with all the special features included on earlier releases, plus a new documentary on how the choreography of the film changed dance forever.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: N/A

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $13.86, Digital Download – $9.99, Digital Rental – $2.99
Apple: Digital Download – $9.99, Digital Rental – $2.99 (HD: $3.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Lockout” (2012)
Director: James Mather, Stephen Stain Leger
Cast: Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace

Story:
The U.S. government strong-arms a man accused of treason into rescuing the president’s daughter from a maximum-security space prison that’s been taken over by the inmates in a brutal riot.

On the Disc:
The disc is pretty light on features, which include some featurettes and trailers.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 37%
Metacritic: 48

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $16.99, Digital Download – $14.99, Digital Rental – $3.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not Available

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“Casa de Mi Padre” (2012)
Director: Matt Piedmont
Cast: Will Ferrell, Diego Luna, Pedro Armendariz, Jr.

Story:
The son (Will Ferrell) of a rancher unwittingly gets into a war with a local drug lord (Gael Garcia Bernal) after his supposedly wealthy brother (Diego Luna) turns out to be unable to settle the family’s financial troubles in this Spanish-language comedy.

On the Disc:
Ferrell and Piedmont laid down a commentary track for the disc, which also includes deleted scenes, a music video, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 44%
Metacritic: 52

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $17.99, DVD – $11.99, Digital Download – $14.99, Digital Rental – $3.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Kids With Friends” (2012)
Director: Jennifer Westfeldt
Cast: Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Jon Hamm

Story:
Jennifer Westfeldt wrote, directed, and stars in the romantic comedy Friends With Kids. She plays Julie, a Manhattanite whose biological clock is about to run out, so she convinces her longtime platonic best friend, Jason (Adam Scott) to father a child with her.

On the Disc:
The disc comes with a commentary from Westfeldt, Hamm, and DP William Rexer, a making-of doc, plus bloopers and ad-libs.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 55

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $15.75, Digital Download – $14.99, Digital Rental – $3.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99), Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘Sherlock Holmes,’ ‘Ghost Rider,’ And More: This Week On Video!

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This week brings the long-awaited release of the Criterion Collection‘s reissue of the classic “Harold and Maude.” Also out this week, there’s last year’s follow-up to Guy Ritchie‘s “Sherlock Holmes,” the Neveldine and Taylor-ification of “Ghost Rider,” and a new DC Comic Premiere Movie.

Check it all out on this week’s Video Score!

Pick of the Week
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“Harold and Maude” (1971)
Director: Hal Ashby
Cast: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles

Story:
A young man with a death wish and a 79-year-old high on life find love in Hal Ashby’s cult black comedy. This cinema classic gets the full Criterion treatment in this new Blu-ray release.

On the Disc:
As you should expect from Criterion, this release comes with all the bells and whistles, including a new audio commentary from an Ashby biographer, new interviews with Yusuf/Cat Stevens, and a booklet featuring essays and interviews.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: N/A

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $27.96, DVD – $21.93, Digital Download – $9.99, Digital Rental – $2.99
Apple: Digital Download – $9.99(HD: $17.99), Digital Rental – $2.99 (HD: $3.99)
Netflix Instant: Not Available

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“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011)
Director: Guy Ritchie
Cast: Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace

Story:
Brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) matches wits with the nefarious Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris) after uncovering a diabolical plot to destabilize the entire Western world in this sequel from director Guy Ritchie.

On the Disc:
The disc features “Maximum Movie Mode: Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes,” a way of watching that has Robert Downey, Jr. take you behind the scenes of the film, plus a digital copy.

Past Coverage:
-’Sherlock Holmes‘ Mistake Turns Into Action Highlight
-Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law Go ‘Bigger’ In ‘Sherlock Holmes 2′

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 61%
Metacritic: 48

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $22.99, DVD – $14.96, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” (2012)
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds, Idris Elba

Story:
Crank co-directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor helm this sequel to 2007′s Ghost Rider that finds Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) summoning his infernal alter ego to help rescue a ten-year-old boy from the Devil incarnate.

On the Disc:
Like “Sherlock Holmes,” “Spirit of Vengeance” comes with Maximum Mode Mode, where directors Neveldin and Taylor walk you threw the making of the movie. There are also deleted scenes and a series of making-of featurettes.

Past Coverage:
-’Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance’: The Reviews Are In!
-’Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ Trailer 2

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 18%
Metacritic: 32

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $16.99, Digital Download – $12.99, Digital Download – $3.99
Apple: Digital Download – $12.99 (HD: $17.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

88947 Superman Vs. The Elite Blu Sherlock Holmes, Ghost Rider, And More: This Week On Video!
“Superman vs. The Elite” (2012)

Story:
A group of so-called superheroes have been supposedly fighting for good, but leaving their enemies dead. This spurs Superman to stamp out their antics, leading to a battle on the surface of one of Jupiter’s moons.

On the Disc:
The Blu-ray comes with exclusive content including a digital comic and commentary track from the writer. Plus, there’s a preview for “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1.”

Past Coverage:
-‘Superman Vs The Elite’ Clip Introduces Some Very, Very Bad Guys
-‘Superman Vs. The Elite’ Trailer Makes Its Premiere

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
Metacritic: N/A

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $17.96, DVD – $14.95
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘We Need To Talk About Kevin,’ ‘Man On A Ledge’ And More: This Week On Video

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This week on The Video Score, some of last year’s most critically acclaimed art house films finally hit video, in addition to two all-time classics from one of the greats.

Check out our rundown of this week’s best releases below!

Pick of the Week
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“We Need to Talk About Kevin” (2011)
Director: Lynne Ramsay
Cast: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller

Story:
A tormented mother grapples with feelings of accountability and intense grief after her troubled 15-year-old son commits an act of violence that shakes their community to its very core.

On the Disc:
Oscilloscope has packed this disc full of need-to-watch features including a behind-the-scenes documentary, an interview with the source novel’s author, and a highlight of Tilda Swinton from the Telluride Film Festival.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 68

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $26.24, DVD – $22.49
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99) Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Man On A Ledge” (2012)
Director: Asger Leth
Cast: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell

Story:
An NYPD hostage negotiator (Elizabeth Banks) attempts to talk cop-turned-fugitive Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) down from a high ledge, but she learns that he may have a hidden motive for threatening to take his own life.

On the Disc:
The “Man on a Ledge” Blu-ray comes with a featurette called “The Ledge” and a trailer with commentary by Elizabeth Banks.

Past Coverage:
-’Man On A Ledge’: The Reviews Are In!
-’Man On A Ledge’ Set Visit

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 31%
Metacritic: 40

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $16.99, DVD – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99) Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Coriolanus” (2011)
Director: Ralph Fiennes
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox

Story:
Set in modern times, the movie stars Fiennes as the title character, a fierce General able to fight Rome‘s most dreaded enemies as well as quell civil unrest from a lack of food. When politicians convince Coriolanus to become a political leader, his natural fierceness and lack of political instincts lead to him being disgraced by other politicians and eventually forced to leave Rome after being branded a traitor. He then joins with his former enemies to invade Rome, and the only person who may be able to talk him out of this revenge plan is his mother (Vanessa Redgrave).

On the Disc:
The film comes with a making-of documentary and a commentary track from star/director Ralph Fiennes.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 79

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $16.99, DVD – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99) Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Summer With Monika” (1953) “Summer Interlude” (1953)
Director: Ingmar Bergman

Story:
These two earlier works from the legendary Swedish auteur come compliments of the always dependable Criterion collection and tell the stories of young romance and loss.

On the Disc:
Both discs are filled with extras including interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and two booklets featuring essays on the films.

Where to get it
“Summer Interlude”
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $17.48
“Summer With Monika”
Amazon: Blu-ray – $27.86, DVD – $21.99

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘The Grey’, ‘Chronicle’, And More: This Week In Video

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This week, two of the year’s most critically praised films hit DVD, plus Criterion releases a modern classic for all of us to enjoy.

Check out all of this week’s releases below.

Pick of the Week
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“Chronicle” (2012)
Director: Josh Trank
Cast: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan

Story:
Three high school friends obtain telekinetic powers in this surprise found footage hit from director Josh Trank.

On the Disc:
The Blu-ray edition of “Chronicle” comes with an unrated director’s cut, pre-viz footage and a reel of test footage. The package also includes a digital copy.

Past Coverage:
-Exclusive ‘Chronicle’ Test Footage And Interview With Director Josh Trank
-Exclusive ‘Chronicle’ Clip: What Every High School Guy Would Do With Superpowers

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 69

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $22.99, DVD – $14.96, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Download – $14.99
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“The Grey” (2012)
Director: Joe Carnahan
Cast: Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney

Story:
Liam Neeson stars in producer/director Joe Carnahan‘s tense adventure thriller about a group of tough-as-nails oil rig workers who must fight for their lives in the Alaskan wilderness after their airplane crashes miles from civilization. With supplies running short and hungry wolves closing in, the shaken survivors face a fate worse than death if they don’t act fast.

On the Disc:
Joe Carnahan recorded a commentary track with his editors. The disc also includes deleted scenes.

Past Coverage:
-Five Reasons To See ‘The Grey’
-’The Grey’ Survival Guide: Do’s And Don’ts In Wilderness Movies

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 64

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – 16.99, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“One for the Money” (2012)
Director: Julie Ann Robinson
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara, Daniel Sunjata

Story:
Recently divorced and desperate for a job following a string of misfortunes, 30-year-old Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) goes to work at her cousin’s bail-bond business, and begins investigating her first case. On the plus side, Stephanie proves to be a resourceful employee with a skill for ferreting out the truth; on the minus side, her first case is that of a Trenton, N.J., cop who broke her heart in high school and now stands accused of murder.

On the Disc:
Two documentaries, including a look at real life bond girls, plus a gag reel.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 2%
Metacritic: 22

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.96, DVD – $14.96
Apple: Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Being John Malkovich” (1999)
Director: Spike Jonze
Cast: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener

Story:
Puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is having money problems, so he takes a temporary job as a file clerk on the seventh-and-a-half floor of a large office building. One day, while rummaging behind a cabinet, he finds a small door that leads to the center of the mind of actor John Malkovich (played by, you guessed it, John Malkovich).

On the Disc:
The Criterion edition of the disc comes packed with features including selected scene commentary from Michel Gondry and a booklet with a conversation with Spike Jonze.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 90

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $27.86, DVD – $24.99, Digital Rental – $2.99, Digital Download – $9.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $2.99 (HD: $3.99), Digital Download – $9.99 (HD: $14.99)
Netflix Instant: Available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘Haywire’, ‘Clueless’, And More: This Week On Video!

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In this week’s Video Score, a bunch of Hollywood’s biggest male actors get their butts handed to them by Gina Carano. “Haywire” was one of the year’s biggest surprises, and it still packs a bunch on Blu-ray.

Plus, we have the rest of the week’s biggest releases down below!

Pick of the Week
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“Haywire” (2012)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Gina Carano, Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender

Story:
Mallory Kane (Carano) is the woman the U.S. government calls on to take care of their dirty work. She’s fast, efficient, and — perhaps most important of all — clean. But when Mallory makes the mistake of saving a Chinese journalist from certain death, she becomes an enemy to the very same government she once served.

On the Disc:
Featurettes make up most of the special features, including a behind-the-scenes look at Carano’s training and “The Men of ‘Haywire.’”

Past Coverage:
- Gina Carano Recalls The ‘Bumps And Bruises’ Of ‘Haywire’
-’Haywire’ Exclusive Clip: The Motive Is Money

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 67

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Clueless” (1995)
Director: Amy Heckerling
Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy

Story:
Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne (Stacey Dash), both named after “great singers of the past that now do infomercials,” are pampered upper-class girls who care less about getting good grades than wearing the right clothes and being as popular as possible. But Cher, who lives with her tough yet warm-hearted lawyer dad (Dan Hedaya) and hunky, sensitive stepbrother (Paul Rudd), also has an innate urge to help those less fortunate — like the two introverted teachers she brings together (“negotiating” herself improved grades in the process) and new friend Tai (Brittany Murphy), who starts out a geek and ends up a Cher prodigy.

On the Disc:
“Clue or False Trivia Game,” featurettes including: “The Class of ’95,” “Creative Writing,” “Fashion 101,” and “Language Arts”

Past Coverage:
-Brittany Murphy And Alicia Silverstone Are ‘Clueless’ In Today’s Sick Day Stash
-Five More ’90s Movies Ready For A Sequel

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Metacritic: 68

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $11.99, DVD – $8.19, Digital Rental – $3.99, Digital Download – $5.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $2.99 (HD: $3.99), Ditigal Download – $9.99 (HD: $17.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“New Year’s Eve” (2011)
Director: Garry Marshall
Cast: Halle Berry, Seth Meyers, Lea Michele

Story:
Director Garry Marshall follows up his surprise hit Valentine’s Day with this all-star ensemble film.

On the Disc:
“Jon Bon Jovi Lea Michele Rock New Year‘s Eve,” “The Magic of Times Square,” “New Year‘s Eve Secrets of the Stars,” Deleted scenes, Gag reel

Past Coverage:
-Zac Efron reveals his New Year’s resolutions on this exclusive featurette.
-Check out our extensive coverage of “New Year‘s Eve” over at Hollywood Crush!

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 7%
Metacritic: 22

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $22.99, DVD – $14.99, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Joyful Noise” (2012)
Director: Todd Graff
Cast: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer

Story:
This light, gentle comedy from director Todd Graff stars Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in the tale of a small-town choir determined to win a national choral competition.

On the Disc:
The disc comes with an UltraViolet digital copy, extended versions of the songs, deleted scenes and a handful of featurettes.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 33%
Metacritic: 44

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $22.99, DVD – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘The Innkeepers’, ‘Contraband,’ And More: This Week On Video

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In The Video Score today, we have a throw back to when horror movies were actually scary, one of last year’s most celebrated film debuts from a writer-director, and that movie Halle Berry did about sharks. We’re breaking down the week’s major Blu-ray and DVD releases all for you below!

Pick of the Week
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“The Innkeepers” (2011)
Director: Ti West
Cast: Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Alsion Bartlett

Story:
A pair of self-styled ghost chasers hunt for spirits in a run-down New England inn in this subtle thriller from director Ti West. The Yankee Pedlar Inn is a hotel in Torrington, CT, that’s been welcoming guests for over a hundred years. However, not many have been stopping by lately, and the owners have chosen to shut it down. In the Yankee Pedlar‘s last weeks of operation, the staff have been reduced to just two people, Claire (Sara Paxton) and Luke (Pat Healy). Neither one is especially interested in hotel management, but they’re both students of the supernatural: They’ve come to the Yankee Pedlar because it has a reputation for being haunted and they want to see for themselves if ghosts walk the halls before it’s too late.

On the Disc:
The Blu-ray comes with a look behind-the-scenes at the making of “The Innkeepers,” as well as two commentary tracks from director Ti West.

Past Coverage:
-’The Innkeepers’ Paranormal Viral Clip

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 64

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $13.99, DVD – $12.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99, Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Contraband” (2011)
Director: Baltasar Kormakur
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale

Story:
A former smuggler from New Orleans faces ruthless drug lords, vicious criminals, corrupt officials, and trigger-happy hit men after getting back into the business to help his brother-in-law settle a deadly debt.

On the Disc:
The disc features a handful of deleted and alternate takes, plus a directors commentary.

Past Coverage:
-Exclusive ‘Contraband’ Deleted Scene Features A Dancing Ninja
-Five Things In All Mark Wahlberg Movies

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 51%
Metacritic: 51

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $15.99, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Pariah” (2011)
Director: Dee Rees
Cast: Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker

Story:
A teenager must choose between the life she wants and the path her parents have picked out for her in this independent coming-of-age drama.

On the Disc:
The film comes with three short behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the movie.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 79

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $23.99, DVD – $19.99, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Dark Tide” (2012)
Director: John Stockwell
Cast: Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez

Story:
Oscar winner Halle Berry stars as a shark expert who accepts a lucrative business offer, only to become stranded in “Shark Alley” and hunted by nature’s most dangerous predator in this deep-sea thriller from director John Stockwell (Blue Crush, Into the Blue).

On the Disc:
You’re just getting the film with this one.

Past Coverage:
-’Dark Tide‘ Clip: Shark Jumping With Halle Berry

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 0%
Metacritic: 23

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $16.99, Digital Download – $14.99, Digital Rental – $3.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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‘Streetcar,’ ‘The Iron Lady,’ And ‘The Darkest Hour’: This Week On Video

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This week on The Video Score, we’ve got all your new major video releases including an Oscar winner and a horror movie people didn’t think too much of. There are also three great classics coming out, two of which are on Blu-ray. “A Streetcar Named Desire” is our pick of the week, just edging out Georges “Papa Georges” Méliès’ “A Trip to the Moon,” which should seem very timely if you checked out “Hugo” last year.

Pick of the Week
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“A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951)
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh

Story:
In the classic play by Tennessee Williams, brought to the screen by Elia Kazan, faded Southern belle Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) comes to visit her pregnant sister, Stella (Kim Hunter), in a seedy section of New Orleans. Stella’s boorish husband, Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando), not only regards Blanche’s aristocratic affectations as a royal pain but also thinks she’s holding out on inheritance money that rightfully belongs to Stella.

On the Disc:
The Blu-ray presents restored scenes that were cut out of the film due to the censorship on the part of the Legion of Decency. (Yes, the Legion of Decency used to be a thing.)

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: N/A

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $23.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $2.99, Ditigal Download – $9.99
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“The Iron Lady” (2011)
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Cast: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent

Story:
Three-time Oscar-winner Meryl Streep steps into the role of English prime minister Margaret Thatcher in this biopic from director Phyllida Lloyd (“Mamma Mia!”), and screenwriter Abi Morgan.

On the Disc:
The Blu-ray edition of the film comes with a digital copy and a DVD version of the film. The extras include a making of documentary and looks at the history behind the movie.

Past Coverage:
-Meryl Streep wins the Academy Award for Best Actress.
-Streep’s speech lands among the best of the Oscars 2012.
-First look of Streep as Margaret Thatcher revealed.

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Metacritic: 54

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $19.99, DVD – $14.99, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“The Darkest Hour” (2011)
Director: Chris Gorak
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella

Story:
Director Chris Gorak (“Right at Your Door”) teams with producer Timur Bekmambetov for this tense apocalyptic thriller centering on the fight for survival waged by five youths who find themselves stranded in Moscow during an alien invasion. As the invisible extraterrestrials absorb all of Earth’s energy and life forms, finding a means of escaping the unstoppable attackers becomes a seemingly impossible task.

On the Disc:
The film comes with a director’s commentary, plus a new short film, behind-the-scenes featurette and deleted scenes.

Past Coverage:
-We premiered the 3D trailer for “The Darkest Hour.”

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 11%
Metacritic: 16

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $17.99 (3D – $19.99), DVD – $14.99, Digital Download – $14.99
Apple: Digital Rental – $3.99 (HD: $4.99), Ditigal Download – $14.99 (HD: $19.99)
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“A Trip to the Moon” (1902)
Director: Georges Méliès

Story:
A centerpiece of Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning “Hugo,” “A Trip to the Moon” is one of the most beloved silent films of all time and a landmark in filmmaking and special effects.

On the Disc:
The special edition Blu-ray restores the original hand-tinted colorization and features a new documentary, “The Extraordinary Voyage.”

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
Metacritic: 70

Where to get it
Amazon: Blu-ray – $29.99
Apple: Not available
Netflix Instant: Not available

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“Dark Shadows: Fan Favorites”

Story:
Before there was the Tim Burton-Johnny Depp film adaptation, there was the original supernatural soap opera that ran from 1966 to 1971.

On the Disc:
The DVD includes nine full episodes that were considered favorite among fans, plus introductions to each episode

Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
Metacritic: N/A

Where to get it
Amazon: DVD – $9.99
Apple: Not available
Netflix Instant: Available

The Video Score is your guide to everything you need to know about what’s out this week, all in one place. What’s available? Which formats? Is it streaming? How much will it set you back? We’ll break down the week’s biggest new releases and some smaller ones that deserve your attention. Check back each Tuesday to find out what’s hot that week and where you can catch it all!

What are you checking out this week on video? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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