An interesting array of films new to DVD this week, most of them middling but watchable, and one which comes highly recommended. France’s dance-centered comedy Rumba hasn’t been seen by too many people, but has received good marks. A future neglected gem?
Easy Virtue – Average Tier 5.23
A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future – blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window. Easy Virtue @ Amazon
Grace – Average Tier 4.52
After losing her unborn child, Madeline Matheson insists on carrying the baby to term. Following the delivery, the child miraculously returns to life with an appetite for human blood. Madeline is faced with a mother’s ultimate decision. Grace @ Amazon
Nightwatching – Average Tier 5.15
With the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt’s birth in 2006, NIGHTWATCHING is truly a feast for the senses. Extravagant, suspenseful and sensuously beautiful, the mystery behind the extraordinary artist’s infamous painting is perfectly explored by one of the most iconic Directors of our time – Peter Greenaway… Nightwatching @ Amazon
Next Day Air – Average Tier 3.69
When a delivery man (Faison) leaves a package containing bricks of cocaine at the wrong address, it sets into motion a battle of wills and wits between the dealer, the intended recipients, and the people who have the drugs and plan to sell them off. Next Day Air @ Amazon
Rumba – Average Tier 7.11
Dom (Dominique Abel) and Fiona (Fiona Gordon) spend their days as teachers at a grade school in a small town, and by night they motor off to the big city and dazzle the crowds at dance contests with their moves on the floor. After picking up a trophy at a competition one evening, Dom and Fiona are driving home when a man with a death wish dashes into the road… (allmovie.com) Rumba @ Amazon- Weird things you can buy from Amazon

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