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

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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 (US)
DVD – $34.99 (CAN), $15.99 (US)
My Thoughts: An enjoyable “check your brain at the door” action film.
My Recommendation: Buy It

Dinner for Schmucks
Blu-Ray – $32.99 (CAN), $21.99 (US)
DVD – $29.49 (CAN), $16.99 (US)
My Thoughts: A funny film with Steve Carell in full goofball mode.
My Recommendation: Rent It

The Last Exorcism
Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – $32.89 (CAN), $22.99 (US)
DVD – $29.49 (CAN), $17.99 (US)
My Thoughts: An intriguing faux-documentary with an unexpected ending.
My Recommendation: Rent It

Catfish
Blu-Ray – $27.99 (CAN), $27.99 (US)
DVD – $33.49 (CAN), $18.99 (US)
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 – $30.09 (CAN), $34.99 (US)
Note: Released in Canada February 15

Blu-Ray Re-Releases

El Mariachi/Desperado – $16.77 (CAN), $13.99 (US)

Once Upon a Time in Mexico – $16.77 (CAN), $14.99 (US)

Backdraft – Anniversary Edition – $21.69 (CAN), $19.99 (US)

Bladerunner – The Final Cut – $17.49 (CAN), $18.99 (US)

And those are my DVD Picks for this week.

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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.