Pop Critics » The Savages http://popcritics.com Reviewing popular culture so you don't have to Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:48:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 What to rent: New DVD releases for 4/22/08 http://popcritics.com/2008/04/22/what-to-rent-new-dvd-releases-for-42208 http://popcritics.com/2008/04/22/what-to-rent-new-dvd-releases-for-42208#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:02:27 +0000 Mike http://www.popcritics.com/?p=2697 A decent week in DVD releases, we have monsters, wars, savages, orphanages and football. The downside to everything is that the Blu-Ray titles this week are pretty scarce. Especially for one specific title that would really be awesome in high-def…and that is…

Cloverfield

The vomit-inducing monster film that I totally dug is out on DVD this week, but sadly not on Blu-Ray. It has a ton of extras I hear, including a couple of alternate endings.

If you haven’t seen it, you should rent it. Likely the motion-sickness wont be happening on the little screen, so it should be a fun watch. (Amazon)

Charlie Wilson’s War

A fun little movie with Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Phillip Seymore Hoffman. Hoffman is the best part of this film, and was nominated for a supporting actor Oscar. It’s based on true events that happened during the Cold War in the 1980s. (Amazon)

The Orphanage

Not sure if I will ever rent this, but it seems pretty interesting. It’s got a 7.8 rating on IMDB, won about 25 miscellaneous movie awards last year and is out on Blu-Ray. It’s a Spanish horror film set in an orphanage, where a kid starts talking to an imaginary friend.

Umm…kids talking to other kids in scary movies…no thanks. Creepville. (Amazon)

Friday Night Lights: Season 2

FNL had a spectacular first season, started off a bit slow in season 2, but really got good again. There will definitely be a third season, so if you want to catch up on this totally underrated series, now is the time. (Amazon)

The Savages

Another Phillip Seymore Hoffman film, this time he stars alongside Laura Linney (from John Adams recently) as a siblings who have to care for their ailing father. Great reviews, this was recommended by Richard Roeper this week on his show. (Amazon)

Blu-Ray Releases:

  • National Geographic: Six Degrees Could Change the World (National Geographic)
  • One Missed Call (Warner)
  • The Orphanage (New Line)
  • Sublime (Warner)
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The Savages Movie Poster

“The Savages” is an irreverent, heartbreaking story revolving around a modern American family. This film portrays an all-too-common dilemma: after drifting apart emotionally and geographically over the years, two single siblings Wendy (Laura Linney) and Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) must band together to care for an elderly parent (Philip Bosco). Visiting their father in his nursing home and their father’s eventual death helps each sibling to better deal with their love relationships with others.I think the preview looks good, but I really like the poster for some reason. It just seems kind of fun and quirky like I expect the movie to be. Of course, the film is actually dealing with some serious topics so I’m not sure if it’s exactly the feel-good movie of the year or anything, but it looks like it could be pretty entertaining if you can find it playing anywhere.

“The Savages” Trailer



“The Savages” was written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, who previously directed the indie movie “Slums of Beverly Hills.”"The Savages” has been in limited US release since November 28, 2007.

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