Two films new to DVD this week are worthy of the highly-prized moniker of Criticker Pick! One, you’ve definitely heard of (and most probably already seen), and another which isn’t quite so well known. So, we won’t waste a lot of words on Up, and instead encourage you to pick up Ballast, a powerful drama set in the deep south. It was a favorite at Sundance, and this beautifully shot film is definitely worth your time.
By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip. Up @ Amazon
Ugly Truth, The – Average Tier 4.02
A romantically challenged morning show producer (Heigl) is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent (Butler) to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result. Ugly Truth, The @ Amazon
Accidental Husband, The – Average Tier 3.51
When talk radio host Emma Lloyd advises one of her listeners to break up with her boyfriend, the jilted ex sets about getting his revenge. (imdb) Accidental Husband, The @ Amazon
Spread – Average Tier 5.21
A sex comedy centered on a serial womanizer and his jilted lover. (imdb) Spread @ Amazon
A drama set in the Mississippi delta, where one man’s suicide affects three people’s lives. Ballast @ Amazon
1 Response to “DVD Report – November 10th”