Highbrow Magazine - The Life and Times of Tim https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/life-and-times-tim en ‘Arbitrage,’ ‘The Words’ Arrive on DVD, Blu-ray https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/1882-arbitrage-words-arrive-dvd-blu-ray <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 09:38</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/mediumarbitrage.jpg?itok=p0aC_BZ2"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/mediumarbitrage.jpg?itok=p0aC_BZ2" width="480" height="321" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>  </p> <p> An excellent thriller starring Richard Gere and an action film centered on New York City bike messengers lead this week’s crop of home video releases.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Arbitrage</strong></p> <p> <strong>4 stars (out of four)</strong></p> <p> <strong>Rated R </strong></p> <p> <strong>Lionsgate</strong></p> <p> <strong>Available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Perhaps the greatest compliment one can bestow on a thriller is to call it Hitchcockian, and “Arbitrage” – written and directed by Nicholas Jarecki – would fit nicely in the Alfred Hitchcock catalogue. The movie’s power comes not only from the fact that it keeps viewers in suspense but from its carefully drawn lead character, Robert Miller (Richard Gere). Robert is a powerful hedge fund manager with an aura of complete confidence, yet viewers sense his vulnerability when he’s alone.</p> <p>  </p> <p> An illegal business deal has placed him in a precarious position that could derail the impending sale of his company and land him in jail. Compounding Robert’s already bad situation is a tragedy involving his mistress (Laetitia Casta). That event puts him under increased scrutiny not only from the law but from his adoring and large family. Rather than come clean about his fraud and his mistress, Robert goes to increasing lengths to avoid the consequences of his actions, and this leaves him teetering ever closer to disaster. Hitchcock would have been proud.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Gere is fantastic in the lead role, and his work netted him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. In truth, Gere had to be great because “Arbitrage” relies more on characters than plot. That’s not to say the story is bad because Jarecki’s screenplay is solid. The fascination, however, comes in watching Robert’s reactions to his increasingly ugly situation, and what happens isn’t nearly as important as the moves Robert makes to respond.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Gere is nearly always good, but his reading of Robert is particularly powerful. Whenever the man is in front of a crowd, he puts on a charming façade meant to prop up his reputation as a business leader. Gere’s performance is nuanced, however, meaning viewers can see Robert’s cracks even if the characters around him are fooled. And when the man is in private or having one-on-one conversations with trusted advisers, the façade fades away.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Although Gere is the heart of the film, he gets apt supporting work from a number of players. Casta is good as Robert’s mistress, Susan Sarandon offers a wonderfully complex reading of his wife, Nate Parker stands out as a young man unwittingly drawn into Robert’s problems and Tim Roth is solid as an aggressive police detective. </p> <p>  </p> <p> “Arbitrage” made just under $8 million during its U.S. theatrical run. That’s nothing to sniff at, but it’s far too little for a movie possessing this level of complexity and intrigue. It deserves an extended life on home video, and even more attention as the movie awards season plays out.</p> <p>  </p> <p> DVD and Blu-ray extras include deleted scenes and an audio commentary by Jarecki.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/mediumpremiumrush.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 398px;" /></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Premium Rush</strong></p> <p> <strong>2½ stars<br /> Rated PG-13 </strong></p> <p> <strong>Sony<br /> Available on: DVD, Blu-ray and on demand</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of the most interesting actors of his generation, and 2012 was a great year for him. Levitt got plenty of exposure thanks to key roles in “Looper,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Lincoln” and the lightweight-but-nimble thriller “Premium Rush.” In that film, Levitt plays Wilee, a New York City bicycle messenger who turned his back on more lucrative careers because he loves to ride. Most of all, he loves speed and the quick decision-making that comes with navigating New York streets.</p> <p>  </p> <p> His blind disregard for safety makes Wilee an excellent – and extremely fast – bike messenger, but it also has his girlfriend, Vanessa (Dania Ramirez), questioning his sanity. She rides, too, but she doesn't understand Wilee’s desire to deliver messages despite having a solid college education. These domestic concerns fall to the wayside when Wilee picks up a rush package from Vanessa’s roommate (Jamie Chung) and finds himself being tracked by a man (Michael Shannon) desperate to steal the contents.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> As simplistic as that plot is, there’s not much more to “Premium Rush.” Levitt spends the entire film riding like a madman in an attempt to prevent the package from being stolen and make sure it lands in the right hands. Co-writer and director David Koepp does a good job with the action sequences, and he is particularly good at showing viewers how Wilee’s mind works when he’s riding at top speed.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Unfortunately, the plot of “Premium Rush” is more than a little light. Basically, it’s a long series of chases. At first, the action is thrilling and unique, but it doesn’t take long for the novelty to wear off.</p> <p>  </p> <p> DVD and Blu-ray extras include two making-of shorts.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/mediumthewords.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 398px;" /></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>The Words </strong></p> <p> <strong>2½ stars </strong><br /> <strong>The home video release contains rated and unrated versions of the film. The rated version received a PG-13.  </strong></p> <p> <strong>Sony<br /> Available on: DVD and Blu-ray</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> For writers, “The Words” has intrinsic appeal because movies don’t often focus on the art of putting words to paper. Alas, the feature fails to live up to its considerable potential. </p> <p>  </p> <p> The structure of the project is complex, featuring a story within a story within a story. This seems appropriate for a picture with literary designs, and the action begins with writer Clay Hammond (Dennis Quaid) reading from his latest novel. The book relates the story of a struggling writer who happens upon a long-lost manuscript and passes the work off as his own. As Hammond reads, viewers are treated to a visualization of the work, with Bradley Cooper playing the manuscript thief, Rory Jansen.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Much of the movie centers on Rory’s inability to live with the intellectual crime he’s committed, and the film journeys into yet another story when Rory has a run in with the man who actually wrote his manuscript (Jeremy Irons). This weathered, old character tells Rory about the inspiration for the book, and this deepens Rory’s guilt.</p> <p>  </p> <p> “The Words” is filled with intriguing ideas, and it asks viewers to consider whether one can ever truly escape past mistakes. Unfortunately, co-writers and directors Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal struggle with pacing.</p> <p>  </p> <p> One has to wonder if this story might have played better as a straight drama rather than a series of tales nested one within the next. This layered format is ambitious, and it gives the project weight, but the execution is labored and distracting. </p> <p>  </p> <p> Both the DVD and Blu-ray releases include the theatrical cut of the movie and an extended special edition. Extras include two making-of features.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/mediumresidentevil.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 338px;" /></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Resident Evil: Retribution </strong></p> <p> <strong>1½ stars<br /> Rated R </strong></p> <p> <strong>Available on: DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and on demand</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> “Resident Evil: Retribution” is the fifth entry in the “Resident Evil” movie franchise, and one thing is painfully clear: Writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson has run out of fresh ideas. The film tells the continuing tale of Alice, a former security officer for the Umbrella Corporation, a corrupt company that created a genetically engineered virus responsible for turning normal people into zombies.</p> <p>  </p> <p> In each of the first four movies, Alice has battled these creatures, as well as the forces behind Umbrella. That trend continues with “Retribution,” but the movie is little more than a series of niftily choreographed action sequences. It’s obvious that the “Resident Evil” films were inspired by a video game franchise because “Retribution” plays out in levels, rather than plot-driven scenes. Essentially Alice, played by Milla Jovovich, kicks butt in one location before moving to another and another and another.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> Anderson’s filmmaking is stylish, and the 3D version of the movie looks great. Gorgeous visuals can only take a film so far, however, and that distance is short when the plot isn’t strong enough to prop the images up.</p> <p>  </p> <p> DVD and Blu-ray extras include outtakes, a making-of feature and two audio commentaries by the filmmakers.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/mediumlifeoftim.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 299px;" /></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>ALSO OUT THIS WEEK</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“Killer Joe”:</strong> Dark comedy starring Matthew McConaughey as a police detective who moonlights as a hit man. Directed by William Friedkin. Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon and Thomas Haden Church also star.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“The Life &amp; Times of Tim” – The Complete Third Season:</strong> Ten fresh episodes of HBO’s animated series about a 20-something facing life’s ups and downs.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“Tosh.O”:</strong> Fans of comedian Daniel Tosh’s television show, can buy two new releases containing a host of episodes: “Deep V’s” and “Cardigans Plus Casual Jackets.”</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” – Season 2:</strong> More than two hours of stand-up comedy, as presented on Iglesias’ Comedy Central TV show.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Author Bio:</strong></p> <p> <em>Forrest Hartman, a</em> Highbrow Magazine <em>contributor, is an independent film critic whose byline has appeared in some of the nation's largest publications. For more of his work visit <a href="http://www.ForrestHartman.com">www.ForrestHartman.com</a>. </em></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/arbitrage" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">arbitrage</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/words" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">the words</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/premium-rush" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">premium rush</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tosh-o" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">tosh o</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/life-and-times-tim" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">The Life and Times of Tim</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/richard-gere" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">richard gere</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/susan-sarandon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">susan sarandon</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/joseph-gordon-levitt" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">joseph gordon levitt</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/resident-evil" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Resident Evil</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Forrest Hartman</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-photographer field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Photographer:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Lionsgate</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Out Slider</div></div></div> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:38:05 +0000 tara 2088 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/1882-arbitrage-words-arrive-dvd-blu-ray#comments Video Verdict: "Fright Night," "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" Arrive on DVD, Blu-ray https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/video-verdict-fright-night-rise-planet-3apes-arrive-88dvd-blu-ray <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 14:27</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/mediumFrightNight.jpg?itok=_9DW-INt"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/mediumFrightNight.jpg?itok=_9DW-INt" width="322" height="480" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> There’s not much originality on the home video front this week, as the most noteworthy releases are a sequel, a remake and a reboot.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Fright Night</strong></p> <p> <strong>3 stars<br /> Rated R<br /> DreamWorks<br /> Available on: Blu-ray, DVD, digital download and on demand</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> With “Fright Night,” director Craig Gillespie (“Lars and the Real Girl,” “Mr. Woodcock”) has delivered a satisfying vampire drama that should please fans of the 1985 original while welcoming viewers who don’t realize they’re watching a remake. Like the first film, Gillespie’s incarnation tells the story of Charley Brewster, a teen boy who discovers he’s living next door to a bloodsucker.</p> <p>  </p> <p> This time, it’s Anton Yelchin who plays Charley, and he handles the role with aplomb. At first, Charley laughs off the possibility that his neighbor – a handsome charmer named Jerry (Colin Farrell) – could be a vampire. But when the evidence becomes overwhelming, he goes on the offensive, turning to Las Vegas magician Peter Vincent (David Tennant) for help. Vincent hosts a supernatural-themed show on the Vegas strip, and he’s the closest thing Charley can find to a vampire expert, even though the showman makes it clear that he doesn’t want any part of Charley’s quest.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> For a horror movie, “Fright Night” has a particularly good cast. Yelchin and Tennant are solid throughout, and Farrell is extremely good as the lead baddie. His version of Jerry alternates between vicious and charismatic, a choice that keeps Charley – and viewers – off balance. Also solid are Toni Collette, who has a small-but-important part as Charley’s single mom, and Imogen Poots, who plays Charley’s girlfriend.</p> <p>  </p> <p> “Fright Night” is an unabashedly straightforward horror film that takes the point of view that vampires are monsters … plain and simple. Jerry may have a charming side, but it’s just a tool to help with his blood quests. Gone is the romantic side of vampires depicted in the “Twilight” series and TV shows like “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood.” This dark depiction is welcome, and the Marti Noxon screenplay does a nice job balancing scary moments against bits of melodrama and humor.</p> <p>  </p> <p> We’ve seen a lot of bad vampire flicks over the years. “Fright Night” isn’t one of them.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> DVD and Blu-ray extras include a music video featuring Kid Cudi and a gag reel.  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  <strong>Rise of the Planet of the Apes</strong></p> <p> <strong>3 stars (out of four)<br /> Rated PG-</strong></p> <p> <strong>20<sup>th</sup> Century Fox<br /> Available on: DVD, Blu-ray and digital download</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> The “Planet of the Apes” franchise has a rich history that began with a 1963 novel and kicked into high gear with a series of films released between 1968 and 1973. Later media adaptations included two short-lived TV series and a 2001 film by director Tim Burton. Burton’s movie was essentially a remake of the 1968 original starring Charlton Heston, and it was largely considered a failure.</p> <p>  </p> <p> For “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” director Rupert Wyatt and screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver decided to approach the franchise with fresh eyes, paying homage to earlier stories but taking a new direction. The result is an entertaining and visually impressive film with the potential to spawn a new series.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The action centers on Will Rodman (James Franco), a pharmaceutical company scientist working on a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. One of his drugs proves especially promising, and when given to an average chimpanzee, the animal develops remarkable cognitive abilities. Before Will can move to human testing, the chimp goes on a rampage, prompting the CEO of the company (David Oyelowo) to shut Will’s program down and order the destruction of his test animals.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/mediumplanetapes.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 375px" /></p> <p> When the company’s animal handler (Tyler Labine) discovers that Will’s prize chimp secretly delivered a baby, he refuses to kill it, instead convincing Will raise the infant. As the baby chimp ages, Will discovers that its mental prowess is extraordinary. This, of course, leads to problems because most of the world views the intelligent chimp as nothing more than a beast.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Rodman’s remake is thought-provoking and entertaining, a potent combination for a film that was released as a summer blockbuster. In fact, the movie isn’t the action-oriented piece viewers might expect … at least forthe first two-thirds of the film. Rather, it is a well-conceived drama that examines issues ranging from bigotry to animal cruelty.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Franco is typically strong in his lead role, and he gets apt support from Freida Pinto (who plays Will’s girlfriend) and John Lithgow (who portrays Will’s father). The real star of the show, however, is a man who is never seen.  The lead chimp, Caesar, is mostly computer-animated, but his movements and facial expressions were modeled on the work of Andy Serkis, who played the role using motion-capture technology. Serkis is no stranger to the work, as he also used motion capture to play Gollum in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” films and “King Kong” in Jackson’s 2005 remake. It’s difficult to determine how much of the creature’s screen appearance should be credited to Serkis, but the on-screen performance is remarkably emotional and believable.</p> <p>  </p> <p> “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” does have flaws, the most glaring of which is the way Will interacts with Caesar, even after realizing that his intellect is superior to that of most humans. One would think a scientist of Will’s sophistication would be better prepared to deal with the problems he and Caesar encounter. Of course, a correction of this magnitude would result in a different movie, and the one Wyatt delivers is perfectly good.</p> <p>  </p> <p> DVD and Blu-ray extras include a making-of feature, a short on Serkis’ performance and a collection of deleted scenes.   </p> <p>  </p> <p>  <strong>Kung Fu Panda 2</strong></p> <p> <strong>2½  stars<br /> Rated PG<br /> DreamWorks<br /> Available on: DVD and Blu-ray</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> In recent years, animated films have outshone many of their live-action brethren thanks to better-developed screenplays and superior attention to detail. Sadly, that trend seems to be ending at the very time animation technology is peaking.</p> <p>  </p> <p> There’s no question that animated movies look better than ever. Unfortunately, the storytelling isn’t keeping pace with the visuals, and “Kung Fu Panda 2” is a perfect example of the phenomenon. Not only is the movie a sequel, ensuring a lack of creativity from the outset, but director Jennifer Yuh placed much of her storytelling emphasis on action sequences. There’s nothing wrong with action, but it grows tiresome when directors invest more time in flashy, fast-moving scenes than in plot and character development.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> “Panda 2” picks up where the original movie left off, with Po the Panda enjoying life as a kung fu master. It’s not long, however, until he and his pals are sent on a dangerous mission to confront an evil peacock. Unbeknownst to Po, the assignment will also bring him face-to-face with his past, forcing him to confront long-repressed memories and jump the one hurdle that’s preventing him from becoming a truly great martial artist.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The plot will feel tired to anyone who has watched more than a handful of heroic sagas, and that’s too bad because the voice cast is great. Comedian Jack Black again gives voice to Po, and his line readings are always entertaining. Angelina Jolie, Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan and Seth Rogen also lend their voices to the film, and each does an admirable job.</p> <p>  </p> <p> For young viewers, the colorful characters, beautiful animation and fast pace will likely outweigh the clichéd plotting. For older animation buffs, the story is sadly lacking.</p> <p>  </p> <p> DVD and Blu-ray extras include a making-of feature, a filmmakers’ commentary, deleted scenes and an episode of the Nickelodeon TV series “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness.”</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/mediumlifeandtimesoftim.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 282px" /></p> <p> <strong>ALSO OUT THIS WEEK</strong></p> <p>  <strong>“Circumstance”:</strong> Drama about an Iranian teenager who, along with her best friend, begins to experiment with sex and drugs. Written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz. Presented in Persian with English subtitles.  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Seijun Suzuki yakuza films:</strong> The Criterion Collection is rolling out digitally restored versions of two yakuza movies from Japanese director Seijun Suzuki: <strong>“Tokyo Drifter”</strong> (1966) and <strong>“Branded to Kill”</strong> (1967). “Drifter” tells the story of a reformed hitman who finds himself under attack by two mobs.  Similarly, “Branded” tells the story of an assassin who botches a job and becomes a target himself. Both movies are presented in Japanese with English subtitles.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“The Life &amp; Times of Tim” – The Complete Second Season:</strong> The third season of HBO’s animated comedy about the trials and tribulations of an average guy kicks off Dec. 16. This two-disc set contains all 10 episodes from season two.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“Switched at Birth” – Volume One:</strong> First 10 episodes of the ABC Family series about teen girls who learn they were accidentally switched at the hospital and raised by the wrong parents.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“Family Guy” – Volume 9:</strong> Fourteen episodes of Seth MacFarlane’s animated series about a dysfunctional Rhode Island family.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Miramax Blu-ray debuts: </strong>Three well-liked Miramax films – “Heavenly Creatures,” “Velvet Goldmine” and “City of God” – are receiving their high-definition debuts. The films are distinctly different, but each was nominated for at least one Oscar. </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“Vietnam in HD”:</strong> History Channel documentary series focused on the wartime experiences of a handful of Americans. The six-hour presentation includes a good deal of historic footage gathered from a variety of sources.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>“The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975”:</strong> Documentary film focused on the U.S. civil rights movement. Directed by Swedish filmmaker Goran Hugo Olsson, the movie features vintage footage shot by Swedish journalists during the rise of the Black Power Movement.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Author Bio: </strong></p> <p>  <em>Forrest Hartman is an independent film critic whose byline has appeared in some of the nation's largest publications. For more of his work, visit <a href="http://www.ForrestHartman.com">www.ForrestHartman.com</a>.</em></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/fright-night" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Fright Night</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/rise-planet-apes" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Rise of the Planet of the Apes</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/circumstance" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Circumstance</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/life-and-times-tim" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">The Life and Times of Tim</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Forrest Hartman</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Out Slider</div></div></div> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:27:58 +0000 tara 316 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/video-verdict-fright-night-rise-planet-3apes-arrive-88dvd-blu-ray#comments