Yes folks, it's a sloooow DVD week.
Larry Crowne With a pairing of two A-listers who were once at the top of the short list when it came to guaranteeing box office gold, you'd think this rom-com would have swung for the fences.
Yes, It's as bland as this photo looks.
Alas, not even Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks could save it from being a loose, dull bit of nothing about a guy who loses his job and starts taking classes taught by a sourpuss bored with her husband. It's all, well...so...yawn...zzzzz.... Extras: Making-of, "fun on set," deleted scenes (DVD/BD)
Bellflower Called by one critic "a mix of John Hughes and Mad Max," this indie love story set against a futuristic apocalyptic backdrop had people buzzing when it debuted at Sundance. In it, two buddies who like to build crazy, souped-up muscle cars complete with flamethrowers find their lives rocked when one of them falls for a troublemaking tomboy. Extras: Behind the scenes; "Medusa Rundown," a look at the hand-built, firebreathing car; outtakes (DVD/BD)
Beginners Ewan McGregor stars as Oliver, a 30-something artist who finds his life turned upside down by two events: his father's coming out of the closet on the eve of his death from cancer, and falling for a charming French actress a few months after his father passes. Can he use the lessons learned from his father to live life to his true potential? Extras: Feature commentary with writer-director Mike Mills, who based this partially on his own life; a making-of short film, promo (DVD/BD)
Griff the Invisible "True Blood" star Ryan Kwanten stars in this Aussie take on the superhero genre reminiscent of Kick-Ass, as a nerdy, bullied cube rat by day who envisions himself an invisible superhero by night--he even goes and creates an "invisible cloak." But...does he really? Is it real or all just his imagination? Extras: Cast/crew commentary, behind the scenes, deleted scenes, "Diary of a First-Time Director," several featurettes and a music video.
New on Blu
West Side Story The iconic musical take on Romeo and Juliet starring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Score among its 10 Academy Awards five decades ago. Now this classic gets the Blu-ray treatment with a limited edition collector's set, featuring a tribute CD and photo book. New to this release is "Pow! The Dances of West Side Story," in which the famous dance sequences are analyzed; "West Side Story's Legacy," which looks at the movie's influence; plus previously released extras including Stephen Sondheim commentary and more. Check out this exclusive clip from the Blu-ray featuring choreographers like Adam Shankman, on the making of the "Cool" dance number.
My Fair Lady Debuting in "loverly" high-def is this eight-time Oscar winner that stars Audrey Hepburn as a lowly Cockney flower girl raised to class and elegance by linguistics professor Henry Higgens (Rex Harrison). Extras: "My Fair Lady: Then and Now," vintage featurettes, alternate Hepburn vocals, more.
