DVD Releases August 4th ON REVIEW

Race to Witch Mountain – B (Gotta Rent)
Race is a fun, action-packed, family movie starring The Rock. It is very similar to movies such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Spy Kids. Dwayne Johnson (a.k.a. The Rock) plays a taxi driver that is unknowingly driving 2 aliens around. The Rock is quickly turning into a perennial Teen Choice Award nominee with his family friendly films in which he combines action and humor into a pretty decent film. Alongside Johnson both of the children’s roles are well casted, along with Carla Gugino (Spy Kids) as a scientist. Most adults will probably find the story dumb, but if you’re with your family then it is definitely worth a rent.

Obsessed – C (Don’t Bother)
This movie is about as un-suspenseful and predictable as one can get. It’s about Ali Larter stalking her boss, even though he is married to Beyonce. All of the “twists and turns” are incredibly unrealistic and boring. Both the acting and dialogue is very sub par. Looking back there is only about 10 total scenes, and that’s a few too many. If you’re looking to watch one of these stalker style movies, then just watch The Hand that Rocked the Cradle, or Single White Female as they are far superior films with essentially the same storyline. Overall I would say don’t bother watching it unless it’s free (and even then I may skip it.)

The Soloist - A- (Gotta Rent)
The Soloist is a great film with 2 of the best performances of the year from Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. It is emotional and thought provoking as it shows how a deeply troubled man still tries to realize his musical dreams. Downey plays a reporter, whom at first seems as if he’s trying to exploit the schizophrenic Foxx for an article, however slowly begins to be won over by his grace and heart. Not only does the film give you insight into the broken mind of Foxx’s character, but also the hardships that the homeless community must endure. The film does move at a slower pace than most movies, so make sure you’re in the right mood to watch it. However, it is an exceptional film and definitely worth a rent.