DVD Picks – August 17, 2010 – Hamlet on Blu-Ray, Suck

It’s a bit of an off week in terms of DVD releases, so I am only going to make two picks this week.

My main pick, which I have been really looking forward to, is the blu-ray version of Kenneth Branagh‘s epic unabridged adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  This quickly became one of my favourite films and I look forward to owning a version that’s not on a bulky double-VHS.

I am actually a bit sad about my second pick Suck, since it was my favourite film at TIFF last year, however it is going straight to DVD.  I still recommend you check it out.  Time for the details.

Hamlet
Blu-Ray – $26.49 (CAN), $23.99 (US)
My Thoughts: The most epic and faithful adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
My Recommendation: Rent It (only because of its 4 hour length)

Suck
Blu-Ray – $27.99 (CAN), $22.49 (US)
Standard – $24.99 (CAN), $22.49 (US)
My Thoughts: A quirky and fun film with many rock cameos.
My Recommendation: Buy It

And that’s my DVD Picks for this week.