Published: Friday, February 17, 2012
New on DVD
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Associated Press
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1."
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1"
The wedding of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) leads to a problem that could create a huge battle between vampires and werewolves.
The first half is packed with as many emotional and contemplative moments as the brooding vampire, while the second half will have the kind of action that makes a werewolf howl. It's a similar structure to the two halves of the final "Harry Potter" adaptation.
Director Bill Condon has cranked up the music so loud that half of the film plays more like a music video than a feature. Instead of the music helping set the mood, it slams into scenes with such unabashed fury that it becomes distracting.
Grade: B-
"Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Get Ducky"
The eight adventures featuring the four military-minded penguins continue the same great writing and sharp animation that has made this such a good series from the start. This release includes missions with their new pal, Ducky, and some bunny friends.
If you are looking for an animated series that will entertain young and old, this is it.
Grade: B+
Also new
"All Quiet on the Western Front": The film is being released on Blu-ray as part of Universal Studios 100th anniversary celebration.
"Dr. Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, 2011 Christmas Special": The Doctor helps a woman who has lost her husband during the war.
"Murder, She Wrote: 4 Movie Collection": Angela Lansbury stars as Jessica Fletcher.
"The Visitor": This Italian comedy from 1963v stars Sandra Milo as a woman who takes out an ad in the personal column hoping to find a man to take her away from the village where she lives.
Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee (Fresno, Calif.)
The wedding of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) leads to a problem that could create a huge battle between vampires and werewolves.
The first half is packed with as many emotional and contemplative moments as the brooding vampire, while the second half will have the kind of action that makes a werewolf howl. It's a similar structure to the two halves of the final "Harry Potter" adaptation.
Director Bill Condon has cranked up the music so loud that half of the film plays more like a music video than a feature. Instead of the music helping set the mood, it slams into scenes with such unabashed fury that it becomes distracting.
Grade: B-
"Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Get Ducky"
The eight adventures featuring the four military-minded penguins continue the same great writing and sharp animation that has made this such a good series from the start. This release includes missions with their new pal, Ducky, and some bunny friends.
If you are looking for an animated series that will entertain young and old, this is it.
Grade: B+
Also new
"All Quiet on the Western Front": The film is being released on Blu-ray as part of Universal Studios 100th anniversary celebration.
"Dr. Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, 2011 Christmas Special": The Doctor helps a woman who has lost her husband during the war.
"Murder, She Wrote: 4 Movie Collection": Angela Lansbury stars as Jessica Fletcher.
"The Visitor": This Italian comedy from 1963v stars Sandra Milo as a woman who takes out an ad in the personal column hoping to find a man to take her away from the village where she lives.
Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee (Fresno, Calif.)
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