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Monday, June 22, 2009

New movies to be released tomorrow on DVD

Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) *½ A thin, largely unfunny comedy that marries lazy filmmaking with bad timing.

Inkheart (2009) ** You know a movie's not working when you see minotaurs, flying monkeys, The Wizard of Oz's Toto and Helen Mirren riding a unicorn — all on the screen at the same time — and you're still waiting for the thing to be over so you can go home and get on with your life.

Phoebe in Wonderland (2009) **½ It's not only Phoebe whose daydreams go out of control. Daniel Barnz, the writer-director, also goes a bit flooey. There's a lot more perspiration than inspiration.

The Pink Panther 2 (2009) *½ There are three or four big laughs scattered throughout The Pink Panther 2, along with a smattering of decent chuckles. But all those moments combined account for maybe five minutes of screen time, which leaves you with another hour and a half of movie to sit through.

Waltz With Bashir (2008) **** A memoir, a history lesson, a combat picture, a piece of investigative journalism and an altogether amazing film.

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