There's no shortage of popular DVD releases around the holidays. The trouble is figuring out which films are all hype and which are worth your time. Here are some of this season's most anticipated DVD releases, along with the critic consensus from Rotten Tomatoes.
*Angels and Demons (Rated PG-13) - "a fast-paced thrill ride, and an improvement on the last Dan Brown adaptation, but the storyline too often wavers between implausible and ridiculous"
*Funny People (Rated R) - "features the requisite humor, as well as considerable emotional depth, resulting in Judd Apatow's most mature film to date"
*Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Rated PG) - "Dark, thrilling, and occasionally quite funny, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying"
*Julie and Julia (Rated PG-13) - "Boosted by Meryl Streep's charismatic performance as Julia Child, Julie and Julia is a light, but fairly entertaining culinary comedy"
*Public Enemies (Rated R) - "Michael Mann's latest is a competent and technically impressive gangster flick with charismatic lead performances, but some may find the film lacks truly compelling drama"
*Star Trek (Rated PG-13) - "reignites a classic franchise with action, humor, a strong story, and brilliant visuals, and will please traditional Trekkies and new fans alike"
*Terminator Salvation (Rated PG-13) - "offers plenty of great effects but lacks the heart of the original films"
*Up (Rated PG) - "Another masterful work of art from Pixar, Up is an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure impeccably crafted and told with wit and depth"
With all that being said, the most important critic review is your own. What are your thoughts on any of these films?
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