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“Wahlberg Packs A
Wallop”
Mark Wahlberg had a
great year in 2006. He made quite an impression as a
supporting player in the hit film “The Departed” and
he scored as a leading man in “Invincible.”
“Invincible” is now out on DVD and it is a movie you
do not want to miss. It is everything the current movie
“We Are Marshall” wants to be and isn’t.
The actor formerly
known as Marky Mark takes his acting game to the
football playing field in the true story film
"Invincible." Wahlberg plays Vince Papale, a
Philadelphia native who took a chance and moved into the
record books with his spirit and heart leading the way.
The movie is a rah-rah, feel good movie suitable for the
entire family; and entire families should be cheering by
the time it is over. It lifts your spirits and makes you
feel happy one more time about life in the good old USA.
Papale was a teacher
and part time bartender living in Philadelphia during
the mid 70's. The Philadelphia Eagles were in the midst
of a true slump so a new coach was hired. His name was
Dick Vermeil (Kinnear) and one of the first things he
instituted was an "open tryout."
Papale was goaded by his friends into trying out
even though he only played one year of high school
football.
Papale's efforts
became a symbol to his friends of better days ahead.
They lived through his achievements and found themselves
inspired by what he did. This included his fellow
bartender Janet (Elizabeth Banks) who also had a
personal interest in Papale.
Wahlberg has been
building a steady resume of hit movies and strong
performances. The old days of "Marky Mark"
fame are far behind him and he is moving on up as one of
Hollywood's best leading men. 2006 gave him a chance to
have two hits and he threw himself into them with a
vengeance. Don’t miss picking up “Invincible.”
Several years ago
James Redfield wrote a book about seeking spiritual
understanding. He titled it “The Celestine
Prophecy.” Now Redfield and others have made a movie
form his book and it tells the story of search and
fulfillment.
The movie stars
Annabeth Gish, Matthew Settle and Thomas Kretschmann.
The movie is very true to the book and has the same
spiritual flavor that is found there. If you enjoyed the
book or just have an interest in spirituality then you
will enjoy the new DVD, “The Celestine Prophesy.”
The Brazilian film
“The House of Sand” is available on DVD. This is a
movie about three women who live in a desert like area
where the sand dunes surround them. They at first want
to escape but eventually learn to adjust to their
environment. The way their lives are affected by the
conditions under which they live make up the core of the
story.
This look at three
generations of women and how they cope with life makes
for a compelling film. The acting is sharp and natural
and the story is fascinating. Make it a point to watch
“The House of Sand.”
After twenty-five
years we finally get a sequel to Disney’s successful
animated film “The Fox and the Hound.” Yes, Cooper
the hound dog and Tod the fox have another adventure –
this one with even more music than before.
Reba McEntire and
Trisha Yearwood are two of the big stars who provide
music for this film. McEntire also provides the voice of
Dixie, a dog in the story. She makes the character come
to life and is full of song and sass.
The animation is
great, the comedy is spot on, and the songs are
singalong singable. So what are you waiting for? Get
this fun filled movie today.
If one Air Buddy is
good in a movie then five will be even that much better.
Yes in the new DVD “Air Buddies” you get five golden
retrievers who are cute and smart. So smart that they
take on the challenge of saving their parents from a
kidnapper.
It has been ten years
since this franchise started and the movies just get
better and better. Your kids are going to love this one.
Make sure you listen out for the voice talent of Abigail
Breslin of “Little Miss Sunshine” fame as well as
Dominic Scott Kay who is the voice of Wilbur the pig in
the new film “Charlotte’s Web.”
For fun galore make
sure and pick up the new DVD titled “Air Buddies.”
If you are worn out
waiting for the next installment of the “Narnia”
series, you might want to get the new four disc extended
edition and gift set of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” It has new footage
from the movie as well as a film about the author of the
book C S Lewis.
Then you get detail
after detail about the making of the movie and how the
dream of putting it on the screen came to happen. It is
an informative and entertaining exploration of the first
“Narnia” movie. And there are even more “extras”
for your viewing pleasure. So fill your time waiting for
the next “Narnia” movie by learning more and more
about the first one.
“High School
Musical” is a phenomenon. So now you can get the DVD
“High School Musical Remix Edition” which gives your
kids a new look at dancing along to the music, plus a
reunion interview with the cast. You think your kids
won’t go crazy over this? Think again!
This
pop musical will draw fans of the film into the stores
as quickly as you can say Monique, and when they learn
there are three new videos on this DVD, well you won’t
be able to hold them back. “HSM” is the modern day
“Grease” but it is bigger and better.
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