DVD Pick of the Week: Let the Right One In

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.

Full disclosure: I have not seen many of these titles and what follows are not necessarily reviews. It is my opinion based upon what I know of the titles I pluck from the new release lists that I peruse. The opinions I give based on the new releases are my own, and my recommendations upon them are based on my personal interest. In any case, I hope you enjoy and perhaps find something you like or a title to point me towards.

Let the Right One In (also Blu-ray). I have not seen this movie, but I have heard so many good things about it that I am really excited to finally watch it. It is a Swedish vampire film that is unlike any vampire film that has hit the screen in some time. It is a coming of age story about a young bullied boy who finds friendship with the peculiar new girl next door. I am excited for this one.

Milk (also Blu-ray). This is a very good film about a fascinating person.  It attempts to escape the usual traps of the biopic genre. It does not quite make it, but its failings are  made up for by a phenomenal lead performance by Sean Penn. It is the story of Harvey Milk, the first gay (openly) person to be elected to public office. The film chronicles his relationships and troubles that he meets while seeking his goal.

Pinocchio: Platinum Edition (also Blu-ray). One of Disney's absolute classics gets the remaster treatment for its high definition debut. One of its many re-releases to theaters was my very first theatrical experience as a youngster. I may have to pick this up, Blu-ray of course.

Rachel Getting Married (also Blu-ray). I found this film to be a little indulgent in the way the events surrounding the marriage were documented, but there is no denying the realism that is displayed. The best reason to watch this is for Ann Hathaway's performance, it is something of a revelation about her range. Also, not to be ignored is the performance of Rosemarie Dewitt, who has to play it straight next to Hathaway's more scene stealing performance.

Article Author: Chris Beaumont

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