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With its appealing feline hero, timeless story and terrific animation, the Oscarnominated adventure Puss in Boots has the makings of a modern classic.
PUSS IN BOOTS
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Puss in Boots was easily the most beloved character in the whole Shrek franchise because he wasn’t just cute, friendly and courageously committed to genuine friendship, he had the depth of character to actually mock himself: Outside of Donkey, he was the only one who could laugh about being an ass. A little perspective goes a long way, especially when it comes to the over- romanticized notion of big- screen romance, which is why Puss in Boots has so much fun digging its claws into the carotid of Hollywood cliché. This Chris Miller ( Shrek the Third) spinoff gives us the story of a little kitty who became a fairy- tale hero. Inspired animation and a timeless story of friendship make this a modern classic. Special features include digital copy, The Three Diablos, Glitter Box dance scene, The Cat’s Meow and more.
THE WAY
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The road movie takes an ancient turn in The Way, a story that wanders down a dusty trail of tears, as it explores the father- son bond, and the grief of letting go. Martin Sheen does a tremendous job as the grieving father, salvaging the film from
forced writing and more than a few contrived moments. Special features include digital transfer, added footage and more.
TOWER HEIST
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Tower Heist is a huge production. You can feel it from the moment they open on the penthouse roof deck overlooking Manhattan. The helicopter shot isolates a pool with Ben Franklin’s mug tiled to the bottom, where our bad guy, Mr. Shaw ( Alan Alda) happily plies the water without worrying about the billions he’s bilked from others. It’s a getting- even story, but in the hands of Brett
Ratner, the whole thing sprawls into nonsense and stereotype. Even Eddie Murphy is reduced to being flat and unfunny. Special features include two alternative endings, digital copy, deleted scenes and more. MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
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Elizabeth Olsen deserved a whole lot of recognition for emerging an A- lister after this jaw- dropping performance as Martha, and while she was nominated for some hardware, she could have taken home a whole lot more. Walking an emotional tightrope as a woman who just left a cult, Olsen has to drift in limbo while trying to recover her own personal identity. Filled with suspense and some skin- crawling moments, the one thing that makes this movie from Sean Durkin so powerful is how real and plausible the whole thing feels. Void of sentimentality or melodrama, it is a restrained study in the fine points of mental manipulation, and why some men need to be surrounded by impressionable young women. Special features include the making of Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Story, Mary Last Seen, trailer and more.