machete jpg

DVD Picks – January 4, 2011 – Machete, Dinner for Schmucks, Last Exorcism, and More

macheteir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZG98CS

Thanks to the holidays, I have a backlog of about a half dozen blu-rays to watch, so I will have to be a bit choosy about additional films I purchase for the next few weeks.  However, I can probably make a case for Machete, which successfully took the fake trailer from Grindhouse and expanded it into a full length film.  It is definitely a glee.  On to the picks.

Machete
Blu-Ray – $34.99 (CAN), $21.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZG98CS)
DVD – $34.99 (CAN), $15.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZG98C8)
My Thoughts: An enjoyable “check your brain at the door” action film.
My Recommendation: Buy It

Dinner for Schmucks [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004AXJ9I2
Dinner for Schmucks
Blu-Ray – $32.99 (CAN), $21.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004AXJ9I2)
DVD – $29.49 (CAN), $16.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004AV5GX6)
My Thoughts: A funny film with in full goofball mode.
My Recommendation: Rent It

The Last Exorcism [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003L20IF6
The Last Exorcism
Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – $32.89 (CAN), $22.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003L20IF6)
DVD – $29.49 (CAN), $17.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003L20IEW)
My Thoughts: An intriguing faux-documentary with an unexpected ending.
My Recommendation: Rent It

Catfish [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003Q6D1Z6
Catfish
Blu-Ray – $27.99 (CAN), $27.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003Q6D1Z6)
DVD – $33.49 (CAN), $18.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003Q6D1YW)
My Thoughts: Even though it was advertised as something it’s not, it’s still a thought-provoking documentary.
My Recommendation: Rent It

3D Blu-Rays
Coraline (Two-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy)ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004BLTNJI
Coraline – $30.09 (CAN), $34.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004BLTNJI)
Note: Released in Canada February 15

Blu-Ray Re-Releases

El Mariachi / Desperado (Two-Pack) [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0048LVDHG
El Mariachi/Desperado – $16.77 (CAN), $13.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0048LVDHG)

Once Upon a Time in Mexico [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0048LVDGM
Once Upon a Time in Mexico – $16.77 (CAN), $14.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0048LVDGM)

Backdraft (Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B00452J5KU
Backdraft – Anniversary Edition – $21.69 (CAN), $19.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B00452J5KU)

Blade Runner: The Final Cut [Blu-ray]ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004FQX5CK
ir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000UD0ESA
Bladerunner – The Final Cut – $17.49 (CAN), $18.99 (USir?t=seakelonmov03 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004FQX5CK)

And those are my DVD Picks for this week.

Join our Newsletter

Subscribe to get our latest content by email.
    Preferred Mailing Lists
    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.
    61d8717dbd737f197e83017f9202a5ce?s=96&r=pg

    Sean Patrick Kelly

    Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

    Affiliate Ad

    Similar Posts