Wha…?!! What’s that?! You say this is a strong week for New Releases on DVD?!
You’re right! Lord, we’ve been waiting so patiently for just such a week since we started doing these reports a few months back. And finally we get to highlight a set of films that warrant the attention. All 5 of these new releases are worth viewing, and 2 are extremely recommended. Iron Man, you probably already know. But don’t miss the powerful and important Taxi to the Dark Side — a troubling documentary chronicling America’s descent into becoming a torturing nation, it should be required viewing for each of us Yankees.
Iron Man – 1114 Rankings – Average Tier 7.31
When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Iron Man @ Amazon
Forgetting Sarah Marshall – 423 Rankings – Average Tier 6.52
Devastated Peter takes a Hawaii vacation in order to deal with recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know Sarah’s traveling to the same resort as her ex … and she’s bringing along her new boyfriend. Forgetting Sarah Marshall @ Amazon
Taxi to the Dark Side – 43 Rankings – Average Tier 7.02
An in-depth look at the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, focusing on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed in 2002. Taxi to the Dark Side @ Amazon
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies – 14 Rankings – Average Tier 6.71
The main plot starts with the disappearances of an OSS agent, Jack Jefferson, and a Russian cargo ship in Cairo. Agent OSS 117 is sent to investigate the events, since he and agent Jefferson share a history, shown in a short opening sequence and in flashbacks throughout the film. OSS 117 stumbles into a web of international intrigue, that involves the French, separate factions of Egyptians, Russians, a goofy Belgian spy and even Neo-Nazis of the first hour. (Wikipedia) OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies @ Amazon
Jellyfish – 12 Rankings – Average Tier 5.64
Israeli co-directors Etgar Keret and Shira Geffen’s ensemble comedy-drama Meduzot weaves together multiple seriocomic tales of intersecting lives, set against the deep azure backdrop of Middle Eastern seascapes… (All Movie Guide) Jellyfish @ Amazon
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