DVD & Blu-rays Released January 8, 2013 - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
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Tuesday, January 8
102 mins
The Last Ride PG-13
Henry Thomas stars as country crooner Hank Williams, revolves around Williams' final days and the young man (Jesse James) hired to drive him from Alabama to a New Year's Eve concert in Canton, Ohio. Kaley Cuoco will play a gas-station owner the duo meet during their travels who has a brief, innocent romance with the driver.
Harry Thomason, Kaley Cuoco, Rick Dial, Stephen Tobolowsky, Howard Klausner, Ray McKinnon, Jesse James, Dub Cornett
Drama Romance
Dredd R
"Dredd" takes us to the wild streets of Mega City One, the lone oasis of quasi-civilization on Cursed Earth. Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) is the most feared of elite Street Judges, with the power to enforce the law, sentence offenders and execute them on the spot - if necessary
Karl Urban, Lena Headey, Alex Garland, Jason Kingsley, Allon Reich, Olivia Thirlby, Pete Travis, Andrew Macdonald
Action Adventure 3D
101 mins
House at the End of the Street PG-13
Seeking a fresh start, newly divorced Sarah (Elisabeth Shue) and her daughter Elissa (Jennifer Lawrence) find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn the town is in the shadows of a chilling secret. Years earlier, in the house next door, a daughter killed her parents in their beds, and disappeared - leaving only a brother, Ryan (Max Thieriot), as the sole survivor. Against Sarah's wishes, Elissa begins a relationship with the reclusive Ryan - and the closer they get, the deeper they're all pulled into a mystery more dangerous than they ever imagined.
Jennifer Lawrence, Peter Block, Jonathan Mostow, Nolan Gerald Funk, Mark Tonderai, David Loucka, Max Thieriot, Elisabeth Shue
Thriller Suspense Horror
118 mins
Touchback PG-13
Former high school football star turned farmer and family man, Scott Murphy (Brian Presley) finds himself with a unique opportunity to revisit his glory days during the Ohio State championship game where he permanently injured his knee in a game-winning play. Given a second shot at his destiny, Scott seeks counsel from Coach Hand (Kurt Russell), Scott's longtime mentor on and off the field, to help him decide whether to let his fate unfold, or follow a path that will change his future.
Randall Emmett, George Furla, Kurt Russell, Shannon Gardner, Sarah Wright, Rob Cowan, Melanie Lynskey, Lisa Kearns
Drama Sports Football
User Rated:
4 / 5
Jack and Diane R
Jack and Diane, two teenage girls, meet in New York City and spend the night kissing ferociously. Diane's charming innocence quickly begins to open Jack's tough skinned heart. But, when Jack discovers that Diane is leaving the country in a week she tries to push her away. Diane must struggle to keep their love alive while hiding the secret that her newly awakened sexual desire is giving her werewolf-like visions.
Jena Malone, So Yong Kim, Dane DeHaan, Bradley Rust Gray, Juno Temple, Riley Keough, Karin Chien, Jen Gatien
Drama Romance
User Rated:
3 / 5
96 mins
Stolen R
The story follows Will Montgomery (played by Nicolas Cage), a master thief who has been sent to prison for 8 years after being double-crossed in a heist gone awry. Upon his release, he’s ready to leave his criminal past behind and rebuild his relationship with estranged daughter, Alison Loeb (played by Sami Gayle). Montgomery’s former criminal cohorts and FBI agent Tim Harlend (played by Danny Huston), are all convinced that the loot, totaling 10Milliondollarsworthofbonds,washiddenawaybyMontgomerybeforehewassentenced.Inordertogethishandsonit,formerpartnerincrime,Vincent(playedbyJoshLucas),kidnapsAlisonanddemandsthelootasransom;keepingherinasoundproofedtrunkofataxicabonMardiGrasdaywheresheisnearlyimpossibletobediscovered.Montgomeryhasonlyonedaytodeliverthe10 Million dollars worth of bonds, was hidden away by Montgomery before he was sentenced. In order to get his hands on it, former partner in crime, Vincent (played by Josh Lucas), kidnaps Alison and demands the loot as ransom; keeping her in a soundproofed trunk of a taxi cab on Mardi Gras day where she is nearly impossible to be discovered. Montgomery has only one day to deliver the 10Milliondollarsworthofbonds,washiddenawaybyMontgomerybeforehewassentenced.Inordertogethishandsonit,formerpartnerincrime,Vincent(playedbyJoshLucas),kidnapsAlisonanddemandsthelootasransom;keepingherinasoundproofedtrunkofataxicabonMardiGrasdaywheresheisnearlyimpossibletobediscovered.Montgomeryhasonlyonedaytodeliverthe10 Million ransom, but much to the disbelief of both Vincent and the FBI, he does not actually have it. Montgomery is left with only one choice: To trust his instincts and join forces again with another old partner in crime, the beautiful, sexy and smart Riley Jeffers (played by Malin Akerman). Together they must pull off one more heist so he can get his daughter back… before its too late.
Nicolas Cage, McG, Malin Akerman, Danny Huston, Josh Lucas, Simon West, Cassian Elwes, Matthew Joynes
Action
User Rated:
3 / 5
100 mins
Hit and Run R
Charlie Bronson (Dax Shepard), a former getaway driver busts out of the Witness Protection Program to drive his girlfriend (Kristen Bell) to Los Angeles so she can land her dream job. Their road trip grows awkwardly complicated, when they are chased by the feds (led by Tom Arnold), and increasingly dangerous, when Charlie’s former gang of criminals (led by Bradley Cooper) enter the fray.
Beau Bridges, Kristen Bell, Michael Rosenbaum, Bradley Cooper, David Palmer, Andrew Panay, Kristin Chenoweth, Kim Waltrip
Action Comedy Romance
90 mins
Compliance R
The story of Sandra (Ann Dowd), an overworked manager at a fast food restaurant, who receives a call from a police officer accusing one of her employees, a teenage girl named Becky (Dreama Walker), of stealing from a customer. Taking the officer at his word, Sandra detains Becky, setting into motion a nightmarish scenario that quickly spirals out of control.
Bill Camp, Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy, Philip Ettinger, Craig Zobel
Drama Thriller
87 mins
Frankenweenie PG
From creative genius Tim Burton comes Frankenweenie, a tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.
Tim Burton, Winona Ryder, Christopher Lee, Robert Capron, John August, Martin Landau, Don Hahn, Allison Abbate
Fantasy Suspense Horror
102 mins
Sleep Tight
Toiling silently amongst the residents of an everyday Barcelona apartment building, doorman Cesar (Luis Tosar) harbors a dark secret: His sole desire in life is to make others unhappy. When he sets his sights on Clara (Marta Clara), one of his building’s cheeriest residents, his sick need blossoms into a full-fledged obsession. Embarking on a series of private and physical violations against Clara, Cesar becomes determined to ruin her life by any means necessary. Becoming the boogeyman hiding under the bed and bringing her nightmares to life, his fascination with torment soon crosses the line into lunacy – and his thirst for others’ sadness soon becomes manically unquenchable.
Luis Tosar, Marta Clara, Jaume Balaguero, Alberto San Juan
Thriller Horror
98 mins
Brooklyn Brothers Beat The Best
Recently dumped by his girlfriend, underachiever Alex (O’Nan) embarks on an impromptu road trip with his new bandmate, the eccentric Jim (Michael Weston). By channeling their inner children and giving a new meaning to the term “lo-fi,” Alex and Jim find their unique style by bringing the sound of children’s instruments to their unsuspecting fans. Playing a series of bizarre shows and experiencing multiple near-disasters, Alex and Jim’s persistence takes them on a true coming-of-age journey – one that may be their last shot at achieving their childhood dreams.
Michael Weston, Wilmer Valderrama, Melissa Leo, Arielle Kebbel, Andrew McCarthy, Jason Ritter, Christopher McDonald, Ryan O'Nan
Comedy Music
100 mins
Stella Days
Martin Sheen plays a priest whose love of movies inspires him to open a cinema in an Irish village to raise money for a new church, resulting in a passionate struggle between the priest, the church and the townsfolk.
Martin Sheen, Thaddeus O'Sullivan, Stephen Rea, Trystan Gravelle, Marcella Plunkett
Drama
99 mins
Samsara PG-13
Samsara takes the form of a nonverbal, guided meditation that will transform viewers in countries around the world, as they are swept along a journey of the soul. Through powerful images pristinely photographed in 70mm and a dynamic music score, the film illuminates the links between humanity and the rest of the nature, showing how our life cycle mirrors the rhythm of the planet.
Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson
Documentary
Now Is Good PG-13
Given just a few months to live, Tessa compiles a list of "things to do before I die." Released from the constraints of normal conventions, Tessa seeks out new experiences to make her feel as alive as possible before she dies. Along the way, Tessa’s relationships with her parents and friends must all be resolved before her time runs out.
Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, Paddy Considine, Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Olivia Williams, Kaya Scodelario, Ol Parker
Drama
84 mins
That's What She Said R
Bebe (Marcia DeBonis) is getting ready for the most romantic encounter of her life, and she needs her best friend Dee Dee (Anne Heche) to cheer her on. Too bad Dee Dee is so cynical about dating that she shows up three hours late only to spew cigarette smoke and bitterness all over the morning coffee. And too bad Clementine, a train wreck of a stranger (Alia Shawkat,) has decided to invade their day with non-stoptalk about her nymphomaniac escapades. Looking to turn the day around, this fearsome threesome embark on a day of misadventure that only New York City can offer. THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID is a quirky and honest look at friendship in the face of adversity, asking one of life's great questions: why does it always have to be so hard? (That's what she said.)
Anne Heche, Carrie Preston, Marcia DeBonis
Comedy
Whores' Glory
Several stories of prostitution around the world focusing on the lives and individual hopes, needs and experiences of the women.
Documentary
87 mins
Collaborator NR
Robert Longfellow (Martin Donovan) is a famous playwright who can't seem to catch a break. His recent Broadway play was met with horrible reviews and an early cancellation, and his marriage is being tested as an old flame (Olivia Williams) has reentered his life during a particular moment of weakness. Retreating back to his childhood home to visit his mother (Katherine Helmond), Robert crosses paths with his childhood neighbor, Gus (David Morse). A right-wing, ex-con who still lives at home with his mother, Gus is Robert's polar opposite in every possible way. When Gus holds Robert hostage at gunpoint during a drunken reunion gone terribly wrong.
David Morse, Martin Donovan, Olivia Williams, Eileen Ryan, Vivian Lanko, Katherine Helmond
Drama Comedy
90 mins
Guns, Girls and Gambling
A chase for a priceless American Indian artifact stolen during a poker game at an Indian casino.
Dane Cook, Anthony Hopkins, Christian Slater, Michael Winnick, Bob Yari, Gary Oldman, Megan Park, Sam Trammell
Thriller Crime
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