2008 Woodie Awards
Dropping: DVD Releases
Bill Rhein
Issue date: 4/8/08 Section: Entertainment
Lions for Lambs
Skip It
Though it features heavy star power with Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford, this film did poorly at the box office. Factors, such as propaganda themes, drag this film down. For a better political thriller with Redford, try "All the President's Men."
Reservation Road
Rent It
This is a predictable and unoriginal story of tragedy and redemption. However, the acting makes it worthwhile, but do not expect much from this one.
There Will Be Blood
Buy It
This was one of last year's best films and is a visual treat. No one should change anything in this perfect film. Daniel Day-Lewis deserves the Oscar for Best Actor because he gives the best performance of his career, and one of the best of the decade. This is a must-own.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Skip It
This was a hackneyed and thoughtless project. It is as if the creators watched "Walk the Line" and thought, "Would it not be funny if this happened?" Then they made a movie about it.
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
Skip It
This family story about a magical egg and the ensuing mayhem is not noteworthy. Though this does feature some big name actors, there are better family films that offer something to viewers of all ages.
Skip It
Though it features heavy star power with Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford, this film did poorly at the box office. Factors, such as propaganda themes, drag this film down. For a better political thriller with Redford, try "All the President's Men."
Reservation Road
Rent It
This is a predictable and unoriginal story of tragedy and redemption. However, the acting makes it worthwhile, but do not expect much from this one.
There Will Be Blood
Buy It
This was one of last year's best films and is a visual treat. No one should change anything in this perfect film. Daniel Day-Lewis deserves the Oscar for Best Actor because he gives the best performance of his career, and one of the best of the decade. This is a must-own.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Skip It
This was a hackneyed and thoughtless project. It is as if the creators watched "Walk the Line" and thought, "Would it not be funny if this happened?" Then they made a movie about it.
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
Skip It
This family story about a magical egg and the ensuing mayhem is not noteworthy. Though this does feature some big name actors, there are better family films that offer something to viewers of all ages.
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