New movies on DVD, Blu-ray, pay-per-view and in theaters
O.K., so you’ve got this great high definition TV, and there are literally thousands of movies out there to choose from.
Every Friday, I post a quick list of the films that will be coming out on DVD, Blu-ray and pay-per-view on the next Tuesday, and on the Tuesday after that, along the theatrical releases for the next week. In effect, the home entertainment information is repeated for those who want to get a jump on things.
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On DVD and pay-per-view May 29
Man on a Ledge (PG-13) Drama – Disgraced cop Sam Worthington threatens to jump from a New York highrise while negotiator Elizabeth Banks tries to talk him down and a heist is in progress.
Back of the rack picks
Inside Man (R, 2006) Drama – Clive Owen robs a NY bank and holds hostages. Negotiator Denzel Washington tries to defuse the situation. With Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer.
The Bank Job (R, 2008) Drama – Jason Statham and his gang dig into a bank vault to get to the safe deposit boxes. Complicated, funny, sexy and based on real events.
Quick Change (R, 1990) Comic drama – Bill Murray leads a gang that sticks up a New York bank and gets lost during the getaway.
In theaters Fri. June 1
Piranha 3DD (R) Horror comedy – Sequel to the second remake of the 1972 original promises more blood, breasts and severed body parts.
Snow White and the Huntsman (PG-13) Fantasy – Kristen Stewart is a butt-kicking’ heroine to Charlize Theron’s Evil Queen. What… no dwarfs?
On DVD and pay-per-view June 5
Act of Valor (R) Action – Real Navy SEALs play supporting roles in a story of counter-terrorism and drug smuggling. With Roselyn Sanchez.
John Carter (PG-13) Fantasy – The year’s first mega-flop based on Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel about a Civil War soldier (Taylor Kitsch) who is teleported to Mars where he fights giant CGI beasties.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) Family adventure – Dwayne Johnson leads a rescue mission to a remote island with Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens. Semi-sequel to the 2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Safe House (R) Action drama – Ryan Reynolds is an inexperienced CIA agent who has to help Denzel Washington, a fellow agent who may have gone over to the other side.