Weekend DVD Outlook: An up to date look at what's out there

Once again, a snow covered weekend is upon us so trips to the movie store will be in order. Thanks a lot Punxsutawney Phil! So I figured I'd help everyone out with some right and wrong choices as you drop $5 for a movie rental the next couple of days.

You can't go wrong with the following list of movies:

The Hangover - If you haven't seen this movie yet, you're probably the only one. A bachelor party in Vegas is filled with memory loss and a whirlwind of good times. Pick it up for some great laughs.

Zombieland - Despite being called Zombieland this film is more about human interaction than the monsters that take over earth. Woody Harrelson is great and there's a surprise cameo that is pretty sweet (don't worry, I won't ruin it).

Moon - For all you sci-fi fans out there, Moon tells the interesting futuristic story of an industrial mining company that sets up a station on the moon to collect an environmental friendly mineral. But there's a lot of unanswered questions up there.

500 Days of Summer - This has been recommended by me many times before and I will continue to spread the word. A rocky romance between boy and girl is seen over the course of 500 days. It's a true romance movie.


Now on the other hand, do your best to not waste your hard earned cash on the following films.

Love Happens - This isn't much of a comedy so don't go in expecting that. It's a straight romance/drama with some overacting and not enough substance. I didn't buy into it at all.

Amelia - Don't let the wonderful acting careers of Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, and Ewan McGregor fool you. It's almost 2 hours of straight boredom. Very slow and uneventful.

Couples Retreat - I went and saw this in theatres. I love Jason Bateman and Vince Vaughn so I was very excited for it. Now that it's on DVD I must warn you it's less laughs and more arguing. Not that funny for a comedy with a cast like this. You're better off looking elsewhere.

The Invention of Lying - I've never been a big fan of Ricky Gervais and this film just reiterated that. It's bland and out of the realm of possibility. Furthermore, the storyline goes off in crazy directions that make it even less fathomable.


Hopefully my guidance will steer you toward a movie you enjoy and away from a movie you might hate. Have fun this weekend. Keep warm and stay safe!