Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009

Hot off studio shelves DVD releases this week

Intrigue, humor and the mayhem caused by a magical rock are the topics of this week's DVD releases.

"Angels & Demons"

When Robert Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati, he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization's most despised enemy: the Catholic Church.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer

Rated: PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images and thematic material

"Four Christmases"

A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day.

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Kristin Chenoweth, Sissy Spacek, Tim McGraw

Rated: PG-13 for some sexual humor and language

"Funny People"

George Simmons, a famous stand-up comedian who learns that he has a terminal illness, hires a struggling comedian, to be his personal assistant and opening act. The two forge a close friendship.

Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann

Rated: R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality

"Shorts"

A mysterious rainbow-colored rock falls from the sky, hits 11-year-old Toe Thompson in the head and changes everything.

Starring: Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann

Rated: PG for mild action and some rude humor

Also of interest:

- "30 Rock: Seasons 1-3"

- "Beverly Hills 90210: Seasons 1-8"

- "Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Season 4"

- "Melrose Place Seasons 1-5"

SOURCE: VIDEOETA.COM

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