From Deseret News archives:
'Spider-Man 3' tops DVD releases this week
• "Spider-Man 3: Special Edition" (Columbia, 2007, PG-13, two discs, $36.95). Too many villains, too long it's the second sequel syndrome (see "Batman & Robin"). But "Spidey 3" is also wildly entertaining, with humor and heart to spare. True, it's far from the year's best, but it's an enjoyable ride. With bonus features galore, of course.
Extras: widescreen, audio commentaries, featurettes, music video, bloopers, trailers/international ad spots, photo galleries (also available as a single disc, $28.97)
• "Talk to Me" (Focus/Universal, 2007; R for language, sex, nudity, violence, drugs; $29.98). Loosely based on a true story, this biographical film is somewhat routine in the telling, but Don Cheadle lights up the screen as a '60s ex-con who becomes a radio star in Washington, D.C., against the backdrop of the civil-rights movement. The supporting cast is also quite good, especially Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Extras: widescreen, deleted scenes, featurettes
Extras: widescreen/full-frame options
• "Home of the Brave" (MGM, 2006; R for violence, language; $27.98). Real-life soldiers adjusting to civilian life after fighting in Iraq are done a major disservice by this poorly constructed film. Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Christina Ricci and 50 Cent yes, 50 Cent lead the bewildered cast.
Extras: widescreen/full-frame options, deleted scenes, audio commentary
• "Mr. Brooks" (MGM, 2007; R for violence, sex, nudity, language; $29.98). Kevin Costner as a serial killer who is otherwise a nice, well-to-do family man. Yeah, right. With Demi Moore, William Hurt, Marg Helgenberger and Dane Cook.
Extras: widescreen, deleted scenes, audio commentary, featurettes
• "License to Wed" (Warner, 2007, PG-13, $28.98). Truly awful, surprisingly sleazy comedy about a minister (Robin Williams) who goes way overboard in guiding a young couple (Mandy Moore and John Krasinski) to a church wedding.
Extras: widescreen/full-frame options, deleted scenes, featurette
Comments
- Oil near $76 on demand fears 7:35 a.m.
- Stock futures modestly higher 7:32 a.m.
- Boy shot following traffic stop 7:24 a.m.
- NFL: Week 12 recap 12:50 a.m.
- '12 Days' bill would top $87K 12:35 a.m.
- Study finds autism therapy works 12:35 a.m.
- Sports on the air 12:24 a.m.
- Corroon a step closer to governor 12:21 a.m.
- Herbert builds his team of rivals 12:21 a.m.
- Monday on TV 12:18 a.m.
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
- BYU is champion of the state
- Cougars beat Utes in overtime
- Marriage definitions vary widely
- Credit Coug defense for win
- Max Hall issues apology
- Field goals, penalties doomed Utes
- Y. student vanished in China
- Cougar defense rose to occasion
- Hall's pain reflects self-betrayal
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
870 - Cougars beat Utes in overtime
475 - Max Hall issues apology
153 - BYU is champion of the state
137 - Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
117 - Cave to be sealed with body inside
116 - Rivalry Week is highly profane
90 - Hall's legacy measured today
79 - Hall's pain reflects self-betrayal
71 - Utes fall to Seattle U. at home
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