What To Watch? 0ct-16- Oct 29 2012. New to Blu-ray/DVD

Since the last couple weeks haven't seen that many important DVD releases, I have compiled the ones I reviewed in the past 2 weeks. They are a mixture of really good cinema, and just cliched manufactured pieces. The list includes the newest from Wes Anderson, a bit of foreign Balkan tradition, Apocalyptic romance, and surreal historical revisions. I could honestly say it is an eclectic mix.As usual the films are arranged by the grade they received. Here it is, take a look to see if you find something for you.

1. "Moonrise Kingdom"
The delightful coming of age tale by the great Wes Anderson. The story is full of violent innocence, and real emotion in a completely artificial reinvention of an East Coast island. With a great cast that includes Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, and Tilda Swinton, the film is just an instant classic. Funny, touching, and a visual feast. The young leads are truly wonderful,  their loyalty for each other and pure love takes over the screen. Just a wonderful film. Grade A+

Read The Full Review Here
http://selective-vision.blogspot.com/2012/10/moonrise-kingdom-stylized-vision-of.html

2. "The Forgiveness Of Blood"
A tale about tradition, growing up, and the clash of the new with the ancient. In a small Albanian village a crime is committed that can only only be forgiven by spilling the blood of a male member of the opposite family.  As the patriarch of the family hides to save himself, the oldest siblings must face the consequences and change their lives because of their father's mistakes. Beautiful directed and acted, enlightening about a subject that might new for most, but at times very slow in its pace. Still a great watch for those like me who love films with substance. Grade B+

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http://selective-vision.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-forgiveness-of-blood-balkan-honor.html

3. "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World"
Starring Steve Carell and Kiera Knightley, the story its romantic comedy based on the premise that the world has three weeks before its destroyed by an asteroid. Since life and all its conventions loses its meaning, Dodger (Carell) decides to find the love of his life, and he doesn't even know how close it is. Penny (Knightley) is a free-spirited woman with a love for music, and who must find her family in the midst of chaos.  A couple good laughs, and  good touching ending makes this film a deserving choice for home viewing. Grade B.

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http://selective-vision.blogspot.com/2012/10/seeking-friend-for-end-of-world.html

4. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"
A historical revision that includes vampires as the iconic president's enemies. Confederate, pro-slavery bloodsuckers that will try to take over the abolitionists. The film uses slow-motion action sequences in a deranged manner. The acting isn't really noteworthy, and the CGI seem as if it was done with not so much grace. For what its worth some of the action works, and a couple lines are memorable. But if you can, stay away from this as Bella would from garlic. Grade C-

Read The Full (Wacky) Review Here
http://selective-vision.blogspot.com/2012/10/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-history.html