DVD Pick of the Week: Iron Man

Welcome back! Well, to some of you, anyway. To the rest of you, glad you decided to stop by and I hope that this humble column helps you navigate the stacks of new releases each week. My goal is to point you toward titles of interest and warn you away from those films that seek to do nothing but leech away your time and give you nothing in return.

This week brings a load of new releases, including a host of films that were on the big screen earlier this year. Time to catch up on what you missed earlier in the year! Well, maybe... not all of them were all that great, but some are surprisingly good. I am sure you will likely want to add a number of these to your personal collections, just like me.

Iron Man. To say that Iron Man flies high and sticks the landing would be an understatement. There is a strong undercurrent of energy, realism, and just plain old fun. The bottom line is that Iron Man delivers on the potential that superhero films contain. It pushes the boundaries of what a superhero film can be in much the same way that Batman Begins did, bringing a maturity to the material and allowing it to develop in an organic manner. Yes, I love this movie. It is available in one-disk, two-disk, and Blu-ray versions. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall. From my review: "This is one of the best films I have seen so far this year, and easily the best comedy. It offers big laughs and outrageous situations while simultaneously being undeniably sweet and utterly human. The combination serves the film well. It had me smiling as I left the theater knowing I had seen something special." That still holds true, more or less. It may not be the funniest anymore, but it is definitely one of the best, a romantic comedy with a ton of heart and great characters. It is available in single disk, three-disk (with digital copy), and Blu-ray versions. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Article Author: Chris Beaumont

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