“The November Man,” (2½ stars): This is a tasty thriller with enough twists to keep you guessing until the end. Director Roger Donaldson does a good job of putting together a film where the lines between good and bad aren’t just blurred, they’re obliterated. Peter Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan) is an ex-CIA killing machine who left the business behind after a tragedy during a mission. He is pulled out of retirement by his previous handler, Hanley (Bill Smitrovich), to save a woman who means more to Devereaux than just another assignment.
“The Expendables,” (2½ stars): An old enemy resurfaces to cause trouble for the heroes. Sylvester Stallone stars.
“MST3K: The Turkey Day Collection: Volume XXXI,” (3 stars): Nothing says the holidays like a bunch of bad movies to watch before and after the big meal. And this series always provides the worst in movie watching. Included in this collection are “Jungle Goddess,” “The Painted Hills,” “The Screaming Skull” and “Squirm.” They come in a tin box set stuffed with bonus features, including an interview with “Squirm” star Don Scardino.
Also new on DVD Tuesday, Nov. 25:
“The Giver”: A young man learns that there is more than his colorless world in this botched adaptation of Lois Lowry’s classic young adult novel.
“History Presents: The definitive WWI &WWII Collection”: A look at how the wars changed the world, and provided the History channel with endless content.
“Upstairs, Downstairs: The Ultimate Collection”: Set includes 81 episodes of the British series.
Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee
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