2009 February 17 | Criticker Movie Blog

A strong set of films new on DVD give you plenty of excuses this week to avoid the cold, and plop down in front of the TV. The most popular film at Criticker, Changeling, was also the most highly thought of. An on form Angelina Jolie meets Clint Eastwood with heart-wrenching results. Oscar Bait, but of a good sort! A surprise to me was how many Criticker users had seen Religulous — comedian Bill Maher’s take on contemporary religion. It had more rankings than box-office champ Quarantine!

(Oh yeah. High School Musical 3 is new this week, too. Try to care: I dare you)

Criticker Pick!
Changeling – 240 Rankings – Average Tier 7.03

A mother’s prayer for her kidnapped son to return home is answered, though it doesn’t take long for her to suspect the boy who comes back is not hers. Changeling @ Amazon

Body of Lies – 190 Rankings – Average Tier 5.58
A former journalist injured in the Iraq war is hired by the CIA to track down an Al Qaeda leader in Jordan. Based on the novel “Body of Lies” by David Ignatius Body of Lies @ Amazon

Religulous – 126 Rankings – Average Tier 6.03
Bill Maher’s take on the current state of world religion. Religulous @ Amazon

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People – 120 Rankings – Average Tier 4.08
A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York. Based on Toby Young’s memoir “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People”. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People @ Amazon

Choke – 93 Rankings – Average Tier 5.00
A sex-addicted con-man pays for his mother’s hospital bills by playing on the sympathies of those who rescue him from choking to death. Choke @ Amazon