DVD Blend Returns With A Vendetta

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Each week DVDs come out. Some of them are worth your time and money and some aren't. Some of them are movies I've seen, and some of them aren’t. Regardless, I give you my opinion on the big releases of the week. If the releases sound like something you want to buy, just click the link to go to Amazon.com and you’ll support Cinema Blend with a few pennies. Take it or leave it, here's the DVD Blend.

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Cinema Blend Pick of the Week:
V for VendettaIf you missed this Wachowski brother produced adaptation of Alan Moore’s tale of an Orwellian future on the big screen than you really missed the perfect medium, but that’s no reason to miss it on DVD. While the big screen explosions and effects are a minor part of the picture, what really made the movie impressive on the big screen is Hugo Weaving’s ability to convey a complete and total character through a mask for the entire film. That performance, as well as great performances from Natalie Portman, John Hurt, and Stephen Rea, make this one of this year’s best movies and it’s getting the DVD treatment worthy of such a title, with separate single disc and double disc special editions. I would definitely check out the two disc edition, with featurettes on everything from the graphic novel to Guy Fawkes. Also on the special edition: Natalie Portman’s “Saturday Night Live” appearance to promote the movie where she let loose with profanity and performed a little rap.Click to puchase V for Vendetta Two Disc Special Edition
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Worth mentioning:
Row 1 - Cell 0 Alice in Wonderland - In a column last year I suggested this television miniseries needed to be seen on DVD. Now it’s here and I’m excited. See Telly Savalas as the Cheshire Cat, Ringo Star as the Mock Turtle, and Sammy Davis Jr. as the Caterpillar in a great musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale. If you aren’t old enough to remember when this aired in 1985, you’ll definitely want to check it out.Row 1 - Cell 2 A Fish Called Wanda - There’s no doubt this is one of the greatest comedies of all time. This Deluxe Edition offers 25 minutes of deleted and alternate takes, and then becomes Cleese-centric with a commentary by the actor/writer and his “first farewell performance.” Sure the movie’s already been on DVD a couple of times, but if you’re like me and still haven’t picked it up here’s another chance.
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Rafe Telsch