New on DVD – August 4th

in Movies by libchic24 — August 3, 2009 at 9:45 am | 1 comment

Fragments

Director – Rowan Woods

Starring – Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Guy Pearce, Forest Whitaker

Theater Release Date – February 26, 2009(Hong Kong) US-Limited Release August 7, 2009

Box Office – N/A

Special Features – Includes commentary

Length –1 hour 36 mins.

Cover Synopsis – “A random shooting at a diner in Los Angeles causes the survivors to form a unique bond with each other.”

Ratings – Rotten Tomatoes: N/A

IMDB: 6.3/10

Obsessed

PG-13 –sexual material including some suggestive dialogue, some violence and thematic content

Director – Steve Shill

Starring – Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter, Bruce McGill, Jerry O’Connell

Theater Release Date – April 24, 2009

Box Office – $68 million

Special Features – “Girl Fight!” An inside look at the cinematic fight between Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter

Length –1 hour 48 mins.

Cover Synopsis – “When successful financial advisor Derek Charles (Idris Elba) settles into a new Los Angeles neighborhood with his loving wife Sharon (Beyonce’ Knowles) and young son Kyle, everything seems perfect. But when a beautiful temp, Lisa (Ali Larter), joins the firm, Derek’s life takes a strange turn. After a misunderstood encounter at the company holiday party, Lisa begins to spiral out of control – putting Derek’s career in jeopardy and Sharon’s marriage and life on the line.”

Ratings – Rotten Tomatoes: 3.6/10, 18 %

IMDB: 3.9/10

Race to Witch Mountain

PG – sequences of action and violence, frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements

Director – Andy Fickman

Starring – Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino

Theater Release Date – March 13, 2009

Box Office – $67 million

Length – 1 hour 39 mins.

Cover Synopsis – “Fasten your seat belts for the thrill ride of your life in Disney’s fun family action-adventure – Race to Witch Mountain, starring Dwayne Johnson. Jack Bruno (Johnson), a Las Vegas cabdriver struggling to stay on the right path, gets an out-of-this-world incentive when two aliens, disguised as teenager, suddenly appear in his taxi. In a race against government agents, an alien hunter and time itself, Jack must help the children recover their lost spaceship so they can return home and save their planet and ours. Breathtaking chases, close calls and special effects make this an action-adventure the whole family can enjoy .”

Ratings – Rotten Tomatoes: 5.1/10, 43%

IMDB: 6.1/10

The Soloist

PG-13 – thematic elements, some drug use and language

Director – Joe Wright

Starring – Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr.

Theater Release Date – April 24, 2009

Box Office – $32 million

Special Features – An Unlikely Friendship – The Making of the Soloist, Deleted Scenes, Director Commentary

Length – 1 hour 49mins.

Cover Synopsis – “Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr. and Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx star in an extraordinary and inspiring true story of how a chance meeting can change a life. The Soloist tells the poignant and ultimately soaring tale of a Los Angeles newspaper reporter who discovers and brilliant street musician, with unsinkable passion, and the unique friendship and bond that transforms both their lives. The remarkable performances make for an unforgettable experience in what is hailed as ‘a courageous and uncompromising film’ (Gene Shalit, TODAY).”

Ratings – Rotten Tomatoes: 6.1/10, 55%

IMDB: 7.2/10

TV to DVD

Flight of the Conchords – Complete 2^nd Season

TV-MA

Network – HBO

Starring – Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie

Release Date – 2008-2009

Length –300 mins.

Cover Synopsis – “Despite living as Big Apple bohemians for over a year, Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie remain hopelessly out of place in Manhattan. Will Season 2 bring them excitement, romance, and the elusive music gig?.”

Tags: Alexander Ludwig Ali Larter AnnaSophia Robb Beyonce Knowles Bret McKenzie Bruce McGill Carla Gugino Dakota Fanning Dwayne Johnson Flight of the Conchords Forest Whitaker Fragments Guy Pearce Idris Elba Jamie Foxx Jemaine Clement Jennifer Hudson Jerry O’Connell Kate Beckinsale Obsessed Race to Witch Mountain Robert Downey Jr. The Soloist