This week with have the DVD release of Baz Luhrman’s Australia (also on Blu-Ray). I thought that the film was a good escapist film, though the third act may have been unnecessary.
For the young ones, you can also pick up Beverly Hills Chihuahua (also on Blu-Ray).
And that’s the DVD Picks for this week.
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.
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