Overall, this is a pretty weak week for new DVD releases. I can't say that anything immediately cried out "Buy Me!" I went through the list, picked out the few that I had any interest in commenting on and then sat there, staring at the list trying to figure out which one would come out on the top of the pile. There were a couple to comment on that had no chance, while the contenders I had never seen. So, I checked a couple of trailers and then the choice became clear — there was only one possible film to select for this week.
This week's pick comes from none other than the well respected writer/director of the original House (remake coming soon to a theater near you). It is the story of a killer and his brutal methods of extracting what he wants. Actually, no, this is not the pick, but I will speak on it later as the release does actually exist.
The real pick is a suspense film that made a splash at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and is arriving today on DVD. It is called The Page Turner. I have not seen the film, but the trailer and the bits that I have read about it make it look fascinating. It appears as a quiet film that slowly builds tension, and I hope to get a chance to see it.
The Page Turner is the story of a young girl who wishes for a career as a concert pianist. During her audition at a prestigious conservatory, a judge's actions distract her, causing her to falter and ultimately fail. The embarrassment at the thoughtless action causes her to give up playing forever. Years later, the now grown girl takes a job that leads to her working with the thoughtless judge, who has since forgotten the incident. However, the young pianist has not forgotten.
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