On DVD Today… [3.7.06]

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on March 7, 2006

Here is a quick rundown of what DVDs you should be heading to your local retailer to pick up on this Tuesday morning:

Neil’s Pick of the Week:

Jarhead (Widescreen and Collector’s Editions)
My personal favorite Jake Gyllenhaal performance of the year, Jarhead is a very dazzling war story about a lack of fighting, and the psychological effects of boredom during deployment. As most adapted movies go, the book was better than the movie but the movie was not bad. If you are into visually sensational flicks and intriguing story-lines, check out Jarhead. Also if you are yearning for Brokeback Mountain to come out on DVD, at least this is a little bit of Jake Gyllenhaal. I will have a full review sometime Tuesday evening for the Collector’s Edition.

Click here to buy Jarhead from Amazon.

More releases after the jump…

Other notable releases:

Just Friends
Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart star in a romantic rendition of slap-stick comedy. I believe I have seen this one before, possibly a few times. And while I believe that Ryan Reynolds is one of the funniest young actors in Hollywood his roles seem to be getting repetitive. But only seeing the film will truly determine its worth. Looks like a solid pick for your Netflix que.

Click here to buy Just Friends from Amazon.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
If you can successfully dodge the throngs of housewives and little kids then you will be able to get away scratch-free with a copy of the fourth installment in the Harry Potter series. The very anticipated release is right on the heels of the Potter clan scoring an absurd $288 million at the Box Office in America, not to mention its resounding success abroad. If you are into the Harry Potter lore, then don’t hesitate to pick this one up.

Click here to read Brian Gibson’s full review of the DVD.

Click here to buy Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from Amazon.

Prime (Widescreen Edition)
Uma Thurman plays a divorced 37 year old who falls for a 23 year old guy who lives with his grandparents. Romantic comedy ensues. This one comes to us from the director of Boiler Room, which creates an interesting dynamic in itself. I am going to be watching for the random cameo from Ben Affleck and a harsh speech about “Acting as if.” I feel as if I am being set up for a let down, which is also what appears to be the premise of this film. But who knows, this one will probably be another solid choice for the Netflix que.

Click here to buy Prime from Amazon.

If you are drooling for more DVD release information, check out the more advanced version over at IMDB.com.

Cheers!

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